There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Skyline Drivetaxi
4h 22m$76–312Drive 111 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drivecar 111 mi
2h 13m$21–30Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 17th & K Street to Culpeper, VA - Sports Complexbus Washington
- Take the taxi from Culpeper, VA - Sports Complex to Skyline Drivetaxi
5h 43m$101–134Train, taxi via N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Skyline Drivetaxi
4h 38m$78–316Train, taxi via Madison - Food Lion (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Madison - Food Lion to Skyline Drivetaxi
6h 28m$88–320
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Skyline Drive is 129 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $75 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive.
There are 180+ hotels available in Skyline Drive.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Skyline Drive, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Gaithersburg to Skyline Drive. However, you can take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, take the train to Culpeper Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Skyline Drive. Alternatively, you can take the line 101 bus to Medical Center Station & Bay E, walk to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington, DC - 17th & K Street, take the bus to Culpeper, VA - Sports Complex, then take the taxi to Skyline Drive.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $55–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from Washington, DC - 17th & K Street to Culpeper, VA - Sports Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult in app purchase
- $22–29
- Adult cash ticket
- $24–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $65–90
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