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How to get fromBallston to Frederickby subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballston to Frederick by subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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  1. Subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus 515
    2h 39m
    $5

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus bus A58
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430 / ...
    2h 55m
    $11–16

  3. Drive  43.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ballston to Frederickcar car 43.4 mi
    59 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ballston to Fredericktaxi taxi 43.4 mi
    59 min
    $120–150

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain train Marc
    3h 1m
    $5–13

Ballston to Frederick by subway and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ballston+Bay A to Frederick Bus Station via K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 2h 55m.

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