What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Northern Virginia?

No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Northern Virginia. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and Northern Virginia?

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Northern Virginia. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Lead via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Northern Virginia?

The distance between Baltimore and Northern Virginia is 87 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.

How do I travel from Baltimore to Northern Virginia without a car?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia without a car is to train and bus via University Commuter Lot which takes 3h 20m and costs $40 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Northern Virginia bus from?

Baltimore to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Baltimore station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Northern Virginia train from?

Baltimore to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Baltimore to Northern Virginia?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $650 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Baltimore to Northern Virginia bus arrive?

Baltimore to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Union Station.

Where does the Baltimore to Northern Virginia train arrive?

Baltimore to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Baltimore to Northern Virginia?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Northern Virginia is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Baltimore to Northern Virginia.

Where can I stay near Northern Virginia?

There are 53+ hotels available in Northern Virginia.

Baltimore to Northern Virginia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via University Commuter Lot
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the bus from 19th St @ H St NW to University Commuter Lotbus 611 / ...
3h 20m
$40–599
Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Baltimore to Northern Virginiacar 80.6 mi
1h 32m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baltimore to Union Stationbus New York
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus Washington
3h 40m
$31–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus Washington
3h 42m
$27–608
Train
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the train from Lead to Leadtrain Manassas Line
3h 42m
$40–610
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the bus from Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus Washington
4h 27m
$32–51

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Baltimore to Northern Virginia.

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Distance: 86 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Northern Virginia, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Baltimore to Northern Virginia via Washington Union Station and Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Northern Virginia via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Lead, and Lead in around 3h 42m.

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