The average train between Washington and Baltimore takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington 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 and Baltimore. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Baltimore at 10:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington station and arriving at Baltimore station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Washington to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Book your Washington to Baltimore train tickets online with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and 2 other operators.
The distance between Washington and Baltimore is 57.2 km. The road distance is 64 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.