There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Frederick by subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, 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.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
2h 53m$5–6Line 699 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nwbus 699
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
3h 27m$13–21Drive 49.4 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Frederickcar 49.4 mi
58 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Fredericktaxi 49.4 mi
58 min$110–140Subway, train
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain
3h 15m$5–14
Fairfax to Frederick by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Frederick is to subway and bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Frederick is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via H St NW+Madison Pl NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Fairfax and Frederick is 61 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Frederick without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Fairfax to Frederick, including transfers.
Fairfax to Frederick bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station.
Fairfax to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Frederick bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Frederick Bus Station via Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw, H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Washington Union Station in around 3h 27m.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–6
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Frederick is 50 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Fairfax to Frederick.
There are 55+ hotels available in Frederick.









