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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Baltimore is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Baltimore is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Baltimore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Baltimore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Washington to Baltimore?

The distance between Washington and Baltimore is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Baltimore without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $600.

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

The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington to Baltimore bus from?

Washington to Baltimore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Baltimore train from?

Washington to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington to Baltimore?

The best way to get from Washington to Baltimore is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $35 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Washington to Baltimore bus arrive?

Washington to Baltimore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Washington to Baltimore train arrive?

Washington to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Baltimore?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Baltimore is 39 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Washington to Baltimore.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Baltimore?

There are 415+ hotels available in Baltimore.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Baltimore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn StationNortheast Regional
40 min
$2–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
55 min
$5–35
Drive 38.5 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Baltimore38.5 mi
49 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Baltimore38.5 mi
49 min
$110–140

Washington to Baltimore by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–200 and the journey takes 40 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–19 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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