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How to get fromGaithersburg to Washingtonby subway, bus, car, taxi or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Washington by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center PlatformsubwayR
    31 min
    $2–7
  2. Line 101 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus101
    2. Take the subway from Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center PlatformsubwayR
    1h 9m
    $4–9
  3. Drive 20.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Washingtoncar20.4 mi
    37 min
    $4–6
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Washingtontaxi20.4 mi
    37 min
    $60–75
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from GAITHERSBURG MARC eb to Washington Union StationtrainMarc
    53 min
    $2–8

Gaithersburg to Washington by subway

Calendar1325Weekly Subways
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 31 min.

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