There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Elkton by subway, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train, bus
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center PlatformR
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak
- Take the bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd
4h 24m$17–239Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to PerryvilleCommuter Rail
- Take the bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt StXc
5h 21m$6–74Bus
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner St201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to NewarkFlixBus 2601
5h 22m$18–24Drive 94.3 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Elkton94.3 mi
1h 51m$18–25
Gaithersburg to Elkton by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkton is to bus which costs $18 - $24 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkton is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Elkton is 127 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkton without a car is to subway and train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $17 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Gaithersburg to Elkton, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Elkton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Elkton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Elkton is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Gaithersburg to Elkton.
There are 129+ hotels available in Elkton.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $13–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $9–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- ccgov.org
Bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
Bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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