There are 5 ways to get from American University to Frederick by subway, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Tenleytown, 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 28m$4–5Train
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
2h 41m$6–15Drive 39.8 mi
- Drive from American University to Frederickcar 39.8 mi
53 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from American University to Fredericktaxi 39.8 mi
53 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus C51
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
3h 3m$9–16
American University to Frederick by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from American University to Frederick is to subway and bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from American University to Frederick is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from American University to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from American University to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between American University and Frederick is 42 miles. The road distance is 40 miles.
The best way to get from American University to Frederick without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $4 - $5.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from American University to Frederick, including transfers.
American University to Frederick bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW station.
American University to Frederick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from ROCKVILLE MARC wb station.
The best way to get from American University to Frederick is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $6 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $17 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
Maryland Transit operates a train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wb twice daily. Tickets cost $2–10 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from American University to Frederick Bus Station via Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Washington Union Station in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
American University to Frederick bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE station.
American University to Frederick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at FREDERICK MARC wb station.
Yes, the driving distance between American University to Frederick is 40 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from American University to Frederick.
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