There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Frederick by subway, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
2h 32m$4–8Subway, train
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
2h 53m$4–16Drive 44 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Frederickcar 44 mi
1h$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington DC to Fredericktaxi 44 mi
1h$120–160Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
2h 56m$10–18
Washington DC to Frederick by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Frederick is to subway and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Frederick is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Washington DC and Frederick is 46 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Frederick without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $4 - $9.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Washington DC to Frederick, including transfers.
Washington DC to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.
Washington DC to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Frederick is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Washington DC to Frederick.
There are 149+ hotels available in Frederick.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- 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
- 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
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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