What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 2h 29m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Gaithersburg Park & Ride via Newark Penn Station and Warner St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Rochester to Gaithersburg?

The distance between Rochester and Gaithersburg is 327 miles. The road distance is 339.8 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Gaithersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $180 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Gaithersburg bus from?

Rochester to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Gaithersburg train from?

Rochester to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Gaithersburg?

The best way to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $180 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Rochester to Gaithersburg bus arrive?

Rochester to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Rochester to Gaithersburg train arrive?

Rochester to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Gaithersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Gaithersburg is 340 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Rochester to Gaithersburg.

Where can I stay near Gaithersburg?

There are 205+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ROC - DCA
2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 29m
$111–677
Drive 337.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Gaithersburgcar 337.8 mi
7h 2m
$62–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
11h 23m
$184–400
Bus via Newark
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus 201
13h 15m
$78–150
Fly Rochester to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROC - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 57m
$81–446
Fly Rochester to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ROC - BWI
2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
3h 36m
$89–502
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
4h 24m
$99–623
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
12h 23m
$169–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus Adt N823 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
14h 7m
$105–202

Rochester to Gaithersburg by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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11h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 324.9 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Gaithersburg Park & Ride via Newark Penn Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Warner St in around 13h 15m.

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