There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, car, taxi, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DCbus Washington
1h$12–29Train, subway
cheapest- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
1h 4m$4–200Drive 38.4 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Washington DCcar 38.4 mi
51 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Washington DCtaxi 38.4 mi
51 min$110–140Train
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 6m$4–557Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
1h 36m$7–23
Baltimore to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Washington DC is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Washington DC is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Baltimore and Washington DC is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $12 - $29.
The bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC takes 1h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Baltimore to Washington DC bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Baltimore, MD station.
Baltimore to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington DC is to bus which takes 1h and costs $12 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $600 and takes 1h 6m.
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 $12–29 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- $8–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Washington DC bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
Baltimore to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Washington DC is 39 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Baltimore to Washington DC.
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