There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Frederick by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Baltimore / ...
3h 30m$90–146Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0350
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Stationbus Western Maryland
4h 5m$24–45Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Officebus Western Maryland
3h 55m$77–120Drive 142.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Frederickcar 142.7 mi
2h 47m$26–38Fly, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
5h 23m$104–766Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 37m$34–84
Philadelphia to Frederick by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Frederick is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Frederick Bayrunner Office via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Frederick is 153 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Frederick without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Philadelphia to Frederick, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Frederick is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Frederick Bayrunner Office via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 4h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Office
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Frederick is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Frederick.
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