There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Fort Detrick by bus (Greyhound), train, car, taxi, subway, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
1h 59m$7–13Train
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
2h 33m$2–12Drive 46.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Fort Detrickcar 46.7 mi
1h 4m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington to Fort Detricktaxi 46.7 mi
1h 4m$130–160Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
3h 13m$4–5
Washington to Fort Detrick by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Fort Detrick is to subway and bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Fort Detrick is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Fort Detrick. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Military Road at Fort Detrick via Transit Center, Frederick MARC Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Fort Detrick. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Washington and Fort Detrick is 48 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Fort Detrick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Washington to Fort Detrick, including transfers.
Washington to Fort Detrick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Fort Detrick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Fort Detrick is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $12 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Fort Detrick, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Maryland Transit operates a train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb twice daily. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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
Washington to Fort Detrick bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Washington to Fort Detrick train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at FREDERICK MARC wb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Fort Detrick is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Washington to Fort Detrick.
There are 62+ hotels available in Fort Detrick.