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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | Frederick | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | Frederick | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | Frederick | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Henrico | Frederick | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Richmond (17th St and Ambler) | Frederick | No tags |
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Get from Richmond to Frederick
The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Frederick by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Frederick?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Frederick start from $45. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Frederick?
The average bus travel time from Richmond to Frederick is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 209 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Frederick route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Frederick?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Frederick at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Frederick?
A bus trip from Richmond to Frederick generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Frederick?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Frederick?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Frederick?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Frederick?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Frederick was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $80To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Frederick, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $80 to $141 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Frederick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-11-29.
