There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus
4h 10m$950–1,204Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederickcar 136.3 mi
2h 36m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Baltimore / ...
4h 14m$92–743Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus New York
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Stationbus Western Maryland
5h 59m$33–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Frederick136.3 mi
2h 36mFly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
4h 5m$83–578Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
5h 13m$35–665Bus via Broad St & Snyder Av
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Officebus Western Maryland
6h 11m$86–125
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Frederick is 177 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $90 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Frederick Bus Station via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to FREDERICK MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 5h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
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
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Frederick.
There are 67+ hotels available in Frederick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Frederick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















