There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore County to Frederick by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Tram, bus via Baltimore Arena
best- Take the tram from Fairgrounds to Baltimore ArenaLight Raillink
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner OfficeWestern Maryland
2h 56m$69–99Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbMarc
4h 2m$6–618Drive 51.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore County to Frederick51.5 mi
58 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore County to Frederick51.5 mi
58 min$140–180Bus
- Take the bus from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 to Baltimore & ArchCityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner OfficeWestern Maryland
3h 11m$69–94Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Fairgrounds to BWI AirportLight Raillink
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus StationWestern Maryland
3h 21m$72–92
Baltimore County to Frederick by tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore County to Frederick is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore County to Frederick is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore County station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 and arriving at Frederick Bayrunner Office via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore County to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Fairgrounds and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Baltimore County and Frederick is 61 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore County to Frederick without a car is to tram and bus via Baltimore Arena which takes 2h 56m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Baltimore County to Frederick, including transfers.
Baltimore County to Frederick bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1.
Baltimore County to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore County to Frederick is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $6 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Baltimore County, MD, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fairgrounds to FREDERICK MARC wb via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 to Frederick Bayrunner Office via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Tram from Fairgrounds to Baltimore Arena
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Tram from Fairgrounds to BWI Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Office
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Yellow Cab of Harford County
- Phone
- +1-443-456-3683
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore County to Frederick bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
Baltimore County to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore County to Frederick is 52 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Baltimore County to Frederick.
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