There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)IAD - SBN
4h 55m$129–514Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian
16h 4m$62–213Bus
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station515
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
18h 4m$65–147Drive 562 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Elkhart562 mi
9h 34m$103–149Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 37m$192–1,070
Gaithersburg to Elkhart by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 18h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart is to subway and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave and arriving at Transfer Center via SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Elkhart is 569 miles. The road distance is 565.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $60 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Elkhart bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Gaithersburg to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 18h 4m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Transfer Center via Shady Grove Station & Bay K, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, South Bend Transpo, and South Street Station in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–160
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $80–210
- Business - advance purchase
- $110–470
- Business Class
- $180–470
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Elkhart bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Frederick Marc Station.
Gaithersburg to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Elkhart is 565 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Gaithersburg to Elkhart.
There are 213+ hotels available in Elkhart.