There are 5 ways to get from Frederick to Bethesda by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain Marc
1h 13m$4–15Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 35m$14–46Drive 36 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Bethesdacar 36 mi
47 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Frederick to Bethesdataxi 36 mi
47 min$100–130Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay L to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101
2h 9m$4–7
Frederick to Bethesda by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Bethesda is to bus and line 101 bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Bethesda is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from Frederick Marc Station and arriving at Medical Center Station & Bay E via Shady Grove Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Frederick and Bethesda is 48 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $4 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Frederick to Bethesda, including transfers.
Frederick to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Frederick Marc Station.
Frederick to Bethesda train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Bethesda is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $4 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Maryland Transit operates a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb twice daily. Tickets cost $2–10 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frederick Marc Station to Medical Center Station & Bay E via SHADY GROVE & station and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay L to Medical Center Station & Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Frederick to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at SHADY GROVE & station.
Frederick to Bethesda train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE MARC eb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Bethesda is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Frederick to Bethesda.
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