How much is the bus ticket from Frederick to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Frederick to Washington start from $15. The average price for this route is around $18. 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 Frederick to Washington?

The average bus trip duration from Frederick to Washington is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 42 miles (67 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Frederick to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frederick to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Frederick to Washington at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:20am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frederick to Washington?

A bus trip from Frederick to Washington generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Frederick to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frederick to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Frederick to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frederick to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Frederick to Washington from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frederick to Washington on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	Frederick	1h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
11:30am	Frederick (Airport), MD	2h 35m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
11:30am	Frederick (Airport), MD	2h 35m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
11:30am	Frederick (Airport), MD	2h 58m	2:28pm	Union Station	No tags
11:30am	Frederick (Airport), MD	2h 58m	2:28pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Frederick to Washington on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05am	Frederick	1h 50m	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
10:20am	Frederick	1h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
5:05am	Frederick	1h 40m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:55 AM EST.

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 reviews

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

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 Frederick to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frederick to Washington start from $15. The average price for this route is around $18. 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 Frederick to Washington?
The average bus trip duration from Frederick to Washington is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 42 miles (67 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Frederick to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frederick to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Frederick to Washington at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:20am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frederick to Washington?
A bus trip from Frederick to Washington generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Frederick to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frederick to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Frederick to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frederick to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/29

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11/30

$12

Today

$19

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12/03

$8

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The cheapest trip from Frederick to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $8

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 $8 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 $8 which is on 2025-12-03.