There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Ballston by train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 PlatformO / ...
1h 6m$4–202Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0310D / ...
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay EA58
2h 35m$9–34Drive 42.7 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Ballston42.7 mi
59 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Ballston42.7 mi
59 min$120–150
Baltimore to Ballston by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Ballston is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Ballston is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Ballston+Bay E via H St NE+Union Station Garage and 17 St NW+I St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Baltimore and Ballston is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Ballston without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 6m and costs $4 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Baltimore to Ballston, including transfers.
Baltimore to Ballston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Baltimore to Ballston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Ballston+Bay E via Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and 17 St NW+I St NW in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Ballston is 43 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Baltimore to Ballston.
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