There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Frederick by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
2h 40m$86–91Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 41m$4–566Drive 45.8 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Frederickcar 45.8 mi
53 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Fredericktaxi 45.8 mi
53 min$130–160
Baltimore to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Frederick is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Frederick is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station and arriving at Frederick Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Baltimore and Frederick is 84 miles. The road distance is 46.1 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $86 - $91.
The bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Baltimore to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Frederick is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $86 - $91. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $600 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 2h 40m. BayRunner Shuttle also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 3h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $86–91
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Baltimore to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Frederick is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Baltimore to Frederick.
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