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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Washington DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore, MD and arriving at Washington, DC. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Washington DC?

The distance between Baltimore and Washington DC is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $13 - $35.

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

The bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC takes 1h including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Washington DC bus from?

Baltimore to Washington DC bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Baltimore, MD station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Washington DC train from?

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

Train or bus from Baltimore to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington DC is to bus which takes 1h and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $600 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Baltimore to Washington DC bus arrive?

Baltimore to Washington DC bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.

Where does the Baltimore to Washington DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Baltimore to Washington DC?

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1607+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Baltimore to Washington DC - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Washington DC by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or subway

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DCbus Washington
1h
$13–35
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 22m
$4–557
Drive 38.6 mi
1. Drive from Baltimore to Washington DCcar 38.6 mi
52 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Baltimore to Washington DCtaxi 38.6 mi
52 min
$110–140
Bus via Union Station
1. Take the bus from Baltimore to Union Stationbus New York
1h 20m
$7–20
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
1h 31m
$4–14

Baltimore to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 38.5 mi
Duration: 1h

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

OurBus operates a bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC twice daily. Tickets cost $13–35 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, 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.

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