There are 4 ways to get from Frederick to Washington DC by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain Marc
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 42m$4–16Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
1h 47m$11–18Drive 43.7 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Washington DCcar 43.7 mi
1h 2m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Frederick to Washington DCtaxi 43.7 mi
1h 2m$120–150
Frederick to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Washington DC is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Washington DC is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Frederick and Washington DC is 55 miles. The road distance is 44 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Washington DC without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 42m and costs $4 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Frederick to Washington DC, including transfers.
Frederick to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Washington DC train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
Frederick to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- 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 Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
- 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
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Frederick to Washington DC train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE MARC eb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Washington DC is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Frederick to Washington DC.
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