There are 5 ways to get from West Chester to Frederick by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Line 104 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Bwi
5h 10m$95–746Drive 127 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Frederickcar 127 mi
2h 36m$24–34Train
- 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
6h 54m$40–677Line 104 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Stationbus
6h 44m$35–75Line 104 bus, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Officebus
6h 46m$85–125
West Chester to Frederick by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Frederick is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Frederick is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Spring Garden and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester station to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Paoli Amtrak Station and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between West Chester and Frederick is 179 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Frederick without a car is to line 104 bus and train and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $95 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from West Chester to Frederick, including transfers.
West Chester to Frederick bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chestnut St & Darlington St station.
West Chester to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Frederick is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from High St & Washington St - FS to FREDERICK MARC wb via Lancaster Av & Valley Rd, Paoli Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Frederick Bus Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, Spring Garden, Spring Garden, Baltimore, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 6h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
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
- BayRunner Shuttle
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Spring Garden to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
West Chester to Frederick bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center station.
West Chester to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Frederick is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from West Chester to Frederick.
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