There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Frederick by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbMarc
5h 6m$18–329Bus via Ashburn
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & FlyLynchburg
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station581
6h 41mDrive 128.6 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Frederick128.6 mi
2h 48m$24–34Fly, bus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CHO - IAD
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
4h 20m$72–355Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
6h 50m$36–79
Charlottesville to Frederick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Frederick is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Frederick is 169 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Frederick without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $17 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Charlottesville to Frederick, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Frederick is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $17 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Ashburn, which costs and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Frederick Transit Station via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay, Loudoun County Government Center, and Market St & Harrison St in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–320
- 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
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Frederick is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Charlottesville to Frederick.
There are 67+ hotels available in Frederick.