There are 6 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick by bus (Greyhound), subway, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
2h 24m$11–19Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Gallery Place, 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 38m$7–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Frederick47.3 mi
1h 3mDrive 47.3 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederickcar 47.3 mi
1h 3m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Fredericktaxi 47.3 mi
1h 3m$130–170Subway, train
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
2h 59m$7–16
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick is to subway and bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform and ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Frederick is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $10 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
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
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Frederick.
There are 60+ hotels available in Frederick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Frederick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









