There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Laurel by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
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 LAUREL MARC nbMarc
2h 4m$4–15Bus, line 502 bus
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Arundel Mills Shopping Center201
- Take the bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Laurel Bowie Rd / Morris Dr502
2h 33m$7Drive 24 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Laurel24 mi
29 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Laurel24 mi
29 min$70–90Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformR
- Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 113 to Gorman Av+Thomas DrM52
3h 33m$7–16
Gaithersburg to Laurel by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Laurel is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Laurel is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Laurel. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at Laurel Bowie Rd / Morris Dr via Arundel Mills Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Laurel. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at LAUREL MARC nb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Laurel is 37 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Laurel without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 4m and costs $4 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Gaithersburg to Laurel, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Laurel bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Laurel train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to Laurel bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Arundel Mills Shopping Center station.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Laurel, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Laurel Bowie Rd / Morris Dr via Arundel Mills Mall in around 2h 33m.
- 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
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–9
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to LAUREL MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Arundel Mills Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Website
- transitrta.com
Bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Laurel Bowie Rd / Morris Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- transitrta.com
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 113 to Gorman Av+Thomas Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Laurel train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Laurel is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Laurel.
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