What is the cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Frederick?

The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Frederick is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downingtown to Frederick?

The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Downingtown and Frederick?

No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Downingtown to Frederick?

The distance between Downingtown and Frederick is 185 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

How do I travel from Downingtown to Frederick without a car?

The best way to get from Downingtown to Frederick without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $80 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Downingtown to Frederick?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Downingtown to Frederick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downingtown to Frederick bus from?

Downingtown to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Downingtown to Frederick train from?

Downingtown to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Downingtown to Frederick?

The best way to get from Downingtown to Frederick is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Downingtown to Frederick bus arrive?

Downingtown to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Downingtown to Frederick train arrive?

Downingtown to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Downingtown to Frederick?

Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Frederick is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Downingtown to Frederick.

Where can I stay near Frederick?

There are 64+ hotels available in Frederick.

Downingtown to Frederick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Downingtown and Frederick?

No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Frederick Bayrunner Office via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

There are 5 ways to get from Downingtown to Frederick by train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
3. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Bwi
4h 36m
$84–756
Drive 116.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downingtown to Frederickcar 116.8 mi
2h 53m
$22–31
Train, bus via Baltimore
1. Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Stationbus
6h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain
5h 35m
$30–678
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0350
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Officebus Western Maryland
7h 23m
$92–134

Downingtown to Frederick by train and bus

52Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.7 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to FREDERICK MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Frederick Bayrunner Office via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 30th St, Philadelphia, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 7h 23m.

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