How to get from Ellicott City to Frederick by bus and train?

Ellicott City to Frederick - Bus Schedule

The 505 bus from Ellicott City to Frederick runs from 7:36 AM to 9:36 PM, with departures every 1 hr. The trip takes about 4 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Ellicott City to Frederick by bus and train

To get from Ellicott City to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy station to Mall In Columbia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLASH bus and finally take the MARC train from Silver Spring Marc Wb station to Frederick Marc Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and train schedule from Ellicott City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Frederick on the Moovit app.

252min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - FLASHFLASH
Train - MARCMARC
Leaves from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
    ID 40974
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way
    ID 30308
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLASHFLASH
    Wait for bus
    FLASH
    ( Blue) Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 229
    ID 30120
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Silver Spring Marc Wb
    ID 11959
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Frederick
  • 9
    Ride to train station Frederick Marc Wb
    Ride to train station
    Frederick Marc Wb
    ID 11972
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Ellicott City to Frederick

The distance between Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Frederick, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 74.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ellicott City to Frederick by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Ellicott City to Frederick

To check the bus and train schedule from Ellicott City to Frederick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ellicott City) and destination (Frederick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Frederick?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line FLASH, Train line MARC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ellicott City and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ellicott City to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 505 bus line goes from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy station near Ellicott City to Mall In Columbia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mall In Columbia station near Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ellicott City to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ellicott City and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 4 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ellicott City to get to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy stop near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ellicott City and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Mall In Columbia station, which is closest to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ellicott City to Frederick?

    The ride from Ellicott City to Frederick costs $2.50.

Popular Routes