There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Howard University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 16m$6–560Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
1h 45m$8–19Drive 36.8 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Howard Universitycar 36.8 mi
48 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Howard Universitytaxi 36.8 mi
48 min$100–130
Baltimore to Howard University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Howard University is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Howard University is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Baltimore and Howard University is 44 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Howard University without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $6 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Baltimore to Howard University, including transfers.
Baltimore to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Howard University is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $6 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $19 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–200 and the journey takes 45 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- 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
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
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
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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- 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
- $7–16
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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 Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Baltimore to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Howard University is 37 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Baltimore to Howard University.
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