- Must visit
The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Asian art in Mount Vernon.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Alexandria, VA for Baltimore, MD on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator CoachRun | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:40 PM Alexandria, VA | 1h15 | 9:55 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Alexandria, VA | 1h15 | 10:55 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 38 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Asian art in Mount Vernon.
Leading art museum known for its Cone Collection, contemporary works, and sculpture garden near Johns Hopkins.
Distinctive museum dedicated to self-taught artists, with imaginative exhibitions and a whimsical outdoor setting.
Baltimore's best-known waterfront district with promenades, harbor views, museums, and easy access to major attractions.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, maritime character, and lively local atmosphere.
Popular hilltop park with one of the city's classic skyline and harbor viewpoints, especially photogenic at sunset.
Broiled or lightly fried cakes made with sweet blue crab meat and minimal filler. They are one of Baltimore’s signature foods and a classic Chesapeake Bay specialty.
Whole blue crabs steamed and coated with a bold spice blend, often eaten communally at crab houses. This is a defining Baltimore seafood tradition.
Baltimore barbecue specialty of charcoal-grilled roast beef sliced thin and served on a roll, often with raw onion and horseradish or tiger sauce.
Classic upscale steakhouse with old-school service, live music, and a refined atmosphere. A Baltimore institution for fine dining and cocktails.
Historic Lexington Market seafood counter famous for jumbo lump crab cakes. Casual, bustling, and one of the city’s most iconic food stops.
Popular local cafe known for elevated Chesapeake-inspired brunch dishes, crab specials, and friendly, lively service.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and dining vary by area; seafood and downtown spots cost more.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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