There are 5 ways to get from Reston to Frederick by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Line 351 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Loudoun County Government Center351
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station581
3h 7m$4–27Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformS
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center PlatformR
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wb
3h 18m$6–23Drive 41.8 mi
- Drive from Reston to Frederick41.8 mi
58 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reston to Frederick41.8 mi
58 min$95–120Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformS
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
3h 24m$16–29
Reston to Frederick by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Frederick is to line 351 bus and bus which costs $4 - $27 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Frederick is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Reston and Frederick is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Frederick without a car is to line 351 bus and bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $4 - $27.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Reston to Frederick, including transfers.
Reston to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Frederick is 42 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Reston to Frederick.
There are 67+ hotels available in Frederick.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Frederick Transit Station via Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay, Loudoun County Government Center, and Market St & Harrison St in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Loudoun County Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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