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How to get fromIndianapolis to Gaithersburgby plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 24m
    $156–963

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 515
    13h 48m
    $83–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    19h 25m
    $99–299

  4. Drive 540.7 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Gaithersburgcar car 540.7 mi
    9h 29m
    $99–143

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 58m
    $286–507

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    5h 39m
    $114–444

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    6h 42m
    $221–1,399

Indianapolis to Gaithersburg by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay K in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–290 and the journey takes 18h 29m.

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