4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 buses that leave Richmond, VA for Gaithersburg, MD on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:10 AM1h55Richmond, VA3:05 AMGaithersburg, MD$291One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 AM1h55Richmond, VA3:05 AMGaithersburg, MD$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $271.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $363 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD costing on average $76 (€63).
A bus is $335 (€276) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD costing on average $363 (€299).
Other travel options to Gaithersburg, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 6h 48m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 3m by bus vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM Richmond, VA | 1h55 | 3:05 AM Gaithersburg, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gaithersburg, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD
Most Richmond, VA to Gaithersburg, MD buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Gaithersburg, MD bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Richmond, VA station do buses to Gaithersburg, MD leave from?
Getting to Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) from Richmond city centre
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
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