There are 5 ways to get from West Chester to Frederick by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 10mDrive 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 56m$45–682Line 104 bus, bus
- 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 to Frederickbus
6h 46m$85–145Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus Brs 200 / ...
9h 18m$43–71
West Chester to Frederick by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Frederick via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station and Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
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 56m.
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 .
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 56m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 6h 46m.
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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Frederick via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Baltimore in around 6h 46m.
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- 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 41m
- 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
- $3–5
- 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
- $3–5
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
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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