There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore County to Washington by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Fairgrounds to Mt. Royal / MICALight Raillink
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
1h 23m$4–606Bus
- Take the bus from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 to Baltimore & ArchCityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 29m$9–39Drive 49.7 mi
- Drive from Baltimore County to Washington49.7 mi
1h 10m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore County to Washington49.7 mi
1h 10m$140–180
Baltimore County to Washington by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore County to Washington is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore County to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore County station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 and arriving at Washington Union Station via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore County to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Fairgrounds and arriving at Washington Union Station via Baltimore Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Baltimore County and Washington is 52 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore County to Washington without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 23m and costs $4 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Baltimore County to Washington, including transfers.
Baltimore County to Washington bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1.
Baltimore County to Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Fairgrounds station.
Baltimore County to Washington bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
What companies run services between Baltimore County, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 to Washington Union Station via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Tram from Fairgrounds to Mt. Royal / MICA
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1 to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Yellow Cab of Harford County
- Phone
- +1-443-456-3683
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore County to Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Mt. Royal / MICA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore County to Washington is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Baltimore County to Washington.
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