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

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There are 5 ways to get from McLean 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 McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus 515
    3h 6m
    $7–8

  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 / ...
    3h 23m
    $14–19

  3. Drive  39.8 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Frederickcar car 39.8 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from McLean to Fredericktaxi taxi 39.8 mi
    49 min
    $110–140

  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 29m
    $7–16

McLean to Frederick by bus and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Frederick Bus Station via Ballston+Bay H, 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 3h 23m.

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