There are 4 ways to get from Ellicott City to Frederick by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL eb to Baltimore St & Paca Stbus CityLink PURPLE
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Officebus Western Maryland
2h 54m$69–94Train
cheapest- Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 19m$6–24Drive 35.4 mi
- Drive from Ellicott City to Frederickcar 35.4 mi
41 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ellicott City to Fredericktaxi 35.4 mi
41 min$100–120
Ellicott City to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Frederick is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Frederick is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Frederick. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL eb and arriving at Frederick Bayrunner Office via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ellicott City to Frederick. However, there are services departing from West Baltimore and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Ellicott City and Frederick is 57 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Ellicott City to Frederick, including transfers.
Ellicott City to Frederick bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL eb station.
Ellicott City to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from West Baltimore station.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to Frederick is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $24 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL eb to Frederick Bayrunner Office via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ROLLING RD & EDMONDSON AVE sb to FREDERICK MARC wb via West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1, West Baltimore, and Washington Union Station in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL eb to Baltimore St & Paca St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Office
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Ellicott City to Frederick bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore St & Paca St station.
Ellicott City to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Frederick is 36 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Ellicott City to Frederick.
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