There are 4 ways to get from Washington, DC to Frederick by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbMarc
1h 39m$2–12Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
1h 40m$12–18Drive 44.7 mi
- Drive from Washington, DC to Frederick44.7 mi
1h 1m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington, DC to Frederick44.7 mi
1h 1m$130–160
Washington, DC to Frederick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Frederick is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Frederick is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Frederick Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Washington, DC and Frederick is 56 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Frederick without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $2 - $12.
The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Washington, DC to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Frederick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Frederick is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $2 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
Maryland Transit operates a train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb twice daily. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- 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
- 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
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington, DC to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Washington, DC to Frederick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at FREDERICK MARC wb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Frederick is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Washington, DC to Frederick.
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