There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Frederick by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 46m$48–82Train
- Take the train from Cary to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
9h 18m$82–189Drive 305.4 mi
- Drive from Cary to Frederickcar 305.4 mi
5h 37m$56–81Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus
5h 21m$256–466Line 310 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
5h 50m$562–1,214Line 310 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 351 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Loudoun County Government Centerbus
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus
6h 11m$60–390Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
6h 31m$140–690Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus
6h 58m$113–526
Cary to Frederick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Frederick is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Frederick is to fly and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $250 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Cary and Frederick is 319 miles. The road distance is 307.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Cary to Frederick, including transfers.
Cary to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Frederick is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Cary Depot to Frederick Bus Station via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Cary to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cary to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Frederick is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Cary to Frederick.
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