What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Washington is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Washington is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Washington?

The distance between Baltimore and Washington is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.9 miles.

How do I travel from Baltimore to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $2 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Washington?

The train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Washington bus from?

Baltimore to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Washington train from?

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

Train or bus from Baltimore to Washington?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $2 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $30 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Baltimore to Washington bus arrive?

Baltimore to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Baltimore to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Baltimore to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Washington is 39 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Baltimore to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Baltimore to Washington?

Book your Baltimore to Washington train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Baltimore to Washington?

Book your Baltimore to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Washington.

Baltimore to Washington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 2m
$2–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
1h 10m
$4–30
Drive 38.6 mi
1. Drive from Baltimore to Washingtoncar 38.6 mi
52 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Baltimore to Washingtontaxi 38.6 mi
52 min
$110–140

Baltimore to Washington by train

584Weekly Trains

1h 2mAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Baltimore to Washington.

Launch map view

Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–25 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two 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. Three other operators also service this route.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.