There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Ballston by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from PENN STATION MARC sb to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sbtrain Marc
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
1h 28m$9–23Drive 42.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Ballstoncar 42.7 mi
1h$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DCbus Washington
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
2h 4m$23–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Ballstontaxi 42.7 mi
1h$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 1h.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Ballston is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Baltimore, MD and arriving at Ballston+Bay E via 17 St NW+I St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from PENN STATION MARC sb and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Baltimore and Ballston is 49 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 28m and costs $9 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Baltimore to Ballston, including transfers.
Baltimore to Ballston bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Baltimore, MD station.
Baltimore to Ballston train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from PENN STATION MARC sb.
Baltimore to Ballston bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Baltimore, MD to Ballston+Bay E via Washington, DC and 17 St NW+I St NW in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from PENN STATION MARC sb to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from PENN STATION MARC sb to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- 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 PENN STATION MARC sb to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- 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
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Maryland Transit, arrive at NEW CARROLLTON MARC sb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Ballston is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Baltimore to Ballston.
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