There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Ballston by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
1h 6m$4–202Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus 2601
- Take the bus from Rosslyn+Bay C to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58 / ...
1h 33m$8–12Drive 42.7 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Ballstoncar 42.7 mi
1h$8–12Taxi
- 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 bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 33m.
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 station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Ballston+Bay E via Rosslyn+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
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 Flixbus 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 Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington 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 Arlington and Rosslyn+Bay C in around 1h 33m.
- 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
- 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
- $8–19
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Rosslyn+Bay C to Ballston+Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak 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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