What is the distance between Frederick and Washington?

Frederick and Washington are 41 miles (66 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Capitol, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

Bus Frederick to Washington from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Frederick to Washington on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Frederick	2h 25m	12:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Frederick	2h 25m	12:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Frederick	2h 25m	12:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Frederick	5h 45m	6:15am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Frederick	2h	2:30am	Union Station	No tags

Get from Frederick to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

42 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frederick to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/23

$10

11/24

$9

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11/26

$11

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$12

The cheapest trip from Frederick to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frederick to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $155 for a bus ticket from Frederick to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-26.