There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or train
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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus
3h 20m$256–434Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
8h 31m$46–92Train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
10h 22m$94–214Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Frederick303.9 mi
5h 24mDrive 303.9 mi
- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederickcar 303.9 mi
5h 24m$56–81Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
3h 58m$571–1,138Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus
4h 10m$52–350Bus, train
- Take the bus from Durham to Colonial Heightsbus
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain
11h 34m$50–92Train
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
11h 48m$108–238
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick is to fly and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $250 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Frederick is 308 miles. The road distance is 305.7 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Frederick Bus Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to FREDERICK MARC wb via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Union Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Frederick.
There are 60+ hotels available in Frederick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Frederick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















