There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Frederick by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus
5h 3m$152–392Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2470
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
10h 39m$53–93Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
10h 30m$68–140Train
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
10h 55m$77–538Drive 398.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Frederickcar 398.5 mi
7h 13m$73–105Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
5h 27m$103–665Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLT - IAD
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus
5h 53m$236–878Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane CLT - AOO
- Drive from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Frederickcar
5h 33m$94–208
Charlotte to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Frederick is to bus and train which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Frederick is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $150 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Charlotte and Frederick is 421 miles. The road distance is 400.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Charlotte to Frederick, including transfers.
Charlotte to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Frederick is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $550 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
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
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Frederick is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Charlotte to Frederick.
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