There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Frederick by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Richmond
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
4h 21m$63–87Drive 158.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Frederickcar 158.5 mi
2h 59m$29–42Train
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
6h 5m$107–167Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus
3h 26m$165–543Bus
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
4h 44m$53–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 57m$58–87Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
4h 37m$101–461
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Frederick is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Chester and Frederick is 167 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Frederick without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chester to Frederick, including transfers.
Chester to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Colonial Heights station.
Chester to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Frederick is to bus via Richmond which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chester to Frederick Bus Station via Richmond and Washington Union Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to FREDERICK MARC wb via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Washington Union Station in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chester to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Frederick is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chester to Frederick.
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