There are 4 ways to get from Elkton to Frederick by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, 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
best- Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 22m$90–142Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkton to Frederickcar 96.5 mi
2h$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Stationbus Xc
- Take the train from Perryville to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Bwi
5h 11mLine 040 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Peoples Plaza Park & Ride to Wilmington Tcbus 040
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus
5h 51m$82–135
Elkton to Frederick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkton to Frederick is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Elkton to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkton to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Acme - Big Elk Mall and arriving at Frederick via Peoples Plaza Park & Ride, Wilmington Bus Station and Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkton to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Elkton and Frederick is 161 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elkton to Frederick without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Elkton to Frederick, including transfers.
Elkton to Frederick bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Peoples Plaza Park & Ride station.
Elkton to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Elkton to Frederick is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 040 bus and bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Elkton, MD, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elkton to FREDERICK MARC wb via Newark Amtrak and Washington Union Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acme - Big Elk Mall to Frederick via Peoples Plaza Park & Ride, Wilmington Tc, Wilmington Bus Station, and Baltimore in around 5h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Amtrak to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Perryville to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Perryville to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- Cecil Transit
Bus from W Main St and Maffitt St to Perryville MARC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Cecil Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Peoples Plaza Park & Ride to Wilmington Tc
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
Elkton to Frederick bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at Wilmington Tc station.
Elkton to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkton to Frederick is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Elkton to Frederick.
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