There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Frederick by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus
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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 43.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Frederick43.8 mi
59 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington to Frederick43.8 mi
59 min$120–160Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center PlatformR
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station515
2h 19m$4–8
Washington to Frederick by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Frederick is to subway and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Frederick is to drive which takes 59 min 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 and Frederick is 56 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington 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 to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Frederick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington 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
- +1 202 466 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
- 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/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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 to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Washington to Frederick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at FREDERICK MARC wb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Frederick is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Washington to Frederick.
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