There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Frederick by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
3h 55m$22–44Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 29m$18–43Train
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
5h 38m$39–89Drive 145.3 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Frederickcar 145.3 mi
2h 34m$27–39Fly, bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus
4h 55m$120–480Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
4h 25m$23–41
Richmond to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Frederick is to bus via Richmond which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Richmond and Frederick is 154 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Richmond to Frederick, including transfers.
Richmond to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Frederick is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Richmond to Frederick Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Frederick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Frederick is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Richmond to Frederick.
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