What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Gaithersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 and arriving at S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Gaithersburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SILVER SPRING MARC wb and arriving at GAITHERSBURG MARC wb. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

The distance between Silver Spring and Gaithersburg is 14 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

The train from SILVER SPRING MARC wb to GAITHERSBURG MARC wb takes 19 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Gaithersburg bus from?

Silver Spring to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Gaithersburg train from?

Silver Spring to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SILVER SPRING MARC wb station.

Train or bus from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 19 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and line 101 bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Silver Spring to Gaithersburg bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Gaithersburg train arrive?

Silver Spring to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at GAITHERSBURG MARC wb station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Gaithersburg is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg.

Where can I stay near Gaithersburg?

There are 178+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.

Silver Spring to Gaithersburg - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 5 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from SILVER SPRING MARC wb to GAITHERSBURG MARC wbMarc
19 min
$2–7
Line 5 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd5
2. Take the bus from Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave101
1h 28m
$4–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg15 mi
27 min
$45–60
Drive 15 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg15 mi
27 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center PlatformRd
53 min
$2–9

Silver Spring to Gaithersburg by train

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Maryland Transit operates a train from SILVER SPRING MARC wb to GAITHERSBURG MARC wb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd in around 1h 28m.

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