How to get from District de Columbia to Frederick by bus and metro?

District de Columbia to Frederick - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from District de Columbia to Frederick runs from 5:19 AM to 11:55 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From District de Columbia to Frederick by bus and metro

To get from District de Columbia to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station to Shady Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 515 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Spectrum Drive at Golden Corral station to Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from District de Columbia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Frederick on the Moovit app.

140min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
Bus - 2020
Walk to Frederick
Leaves from Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove & Metro Station
    ID 11915
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/7 North Frederick Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monocacy Marc Station (Bus)
    ID 11913
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spectrum Drive at Golden Corral
    ID FCT032
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Frederick
    Walk to
    Frederick
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from District de Columbia to Frederick

The distance between District de Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Frederick, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 53.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from District de Columbia to Frederick by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from District de Columbia to Frederick

To check the bus and metro schedule from District de Columbia to Frederick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (District de Columbia) and destination (Frederick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from District de Columbia to Frederick?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 515, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct metro between District de Columbia and Frederick?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which metro line goes from District de Columbia to Frederick?

    The RED metro line goes from Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station near District de Columbia in Washington to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Shady Grove station near Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from District de Columbia to Frederick by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between District de Columbia in Washington and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near District de Columbia to get to Frederick?

    Get on the RED metro from the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station near District de Columbia in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between District de Columbia and Frederick?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from District de Columbia to Frederick?

    The ride from District de Columbia to Frederick costs $7.75.

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