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Compare train and bus for Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.03. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:25 PM1h00Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA9:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$171One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus8:25 PM1h00Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA9:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:25 PM1h00Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA9:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:50 PM1h05Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA11:55 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:10 AM1h10Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA9:20 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM1h15Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA12:30 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fredericksburg, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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