There are 4 ways to get from Frederick to Charlestown by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Center to BWI Amtrak Stationbus Frederick / ...
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
3h 19m$86–118Drive 87.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frederick to Charlestowncar 87.9 mi
1h 55m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MDbus Western Maryland
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to North Eastbus Greyhound US0325S
3h 20m$85–114Train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
4h 44m$20–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Charlestown is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Charlestown is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bayrunner Office and arriving at North East via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Perryville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Frederick and Charlestown is 100 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Charlestown without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Frederick to Charlestown, including transfers.
Frederick to Charlestown bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frederick Bayrunner Office station.
Frederick to Charlestown train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Charlestown is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Charlestown, Cecil County, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Charlestown via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and North East in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Charlestown via Washington Union Station and Perryville in around 4h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Frederick Transit Center to BWI Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick Transit Center to BWI Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to North East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Frederick to Charlestown bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD station.
Frederick to Charlestown train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Charlestown is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Frederick to Charlestown.
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