There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Frederick by subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
2h 53m$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay Bbus F50
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus
4h 20m$11–16Drive 49.4 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Frederickcar 49.4 mi
58 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Fredericktaxi 49.4 mi
58 min$110–140Subway, train
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain
3h 15m$5–14
Fairfax to Frederick by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Frederick is to subway and bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Frederick is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Fairfax and Frederick is 61 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Frederick without a car is to subway and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Fairfax to Frederick, including transfers.
Fairfax to Frederick bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.
Fairfax to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Frederick bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay B station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Frederick Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 4h 20m.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
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
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Fairfax to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Frederick is 50 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Fairfax to Frederick.
There are 65+ hotels available in Frederick.







