The average train between Washington DC and Baltimore takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington DC to Baltimore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Washington DC and Baltimore. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Baltimore at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 26m • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Baltimore. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Baltimore station via Baltimore Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Washington DC to Baltimore train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Baltimore train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Baltimore is 57.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–200 and the journey takes 40 min. Three other operators also service this route.