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The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient to 19th-century works, known for its strong European, Asian, and medieval holdings.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New Castle, DE to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Castle, DE to Baltimore, MD:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New Castle, DE to Baltimore, MD costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 0m by bus vs 1h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
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Buses from New Castle, DE to Baltimore, MD run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:35, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 4:35 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient to 19th-century works, known for its strong European, Asian, and medieval holdings.
Leading art museum famous for its Cone Collection of Matisse works, contemporary art, sculpture garden, and broad global collections.
Distinctive museum dedicated to self-taught and outsider art, celebrated for imaginative exhibits and an iconic mirrored exterior.
Baltimore’s best-known visitor district with waterfront promenades, harbor views, and easy access to major attractions and boat tours.
Popular hilltop park with one of the city’s best skyline views, especially favored for sunset photos and social media shots.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, maritime character, and lively atmosphere with excellent harbor walks.
Baltimore’s signature dish made with sweet lump blue crab meat, minimal filler, and seasoning, usually broiled or pan-fried. It is prized for showcasing Chesapeake Bay crab.
Whole Chesapeake blue crabs steamed with a heavy coating of spice blend, then cracked open by hand. This is one of the most iconic communal seafood meals in Baltimore.
A Baltimore-area barbecue specialty of thin-sliced beef cooked over charcoal and served on a roll, often with raw onion and horseradish. It is a classic regional working-class favorite.
One of Baltimore’s best-known fine dining restaurants, offering refined contemporary American tasting menus with polished service and an elegant atmosphere.
Established waterfront restaurant in Fells Point known for oysters, lobster rolls, and polished seafood dishes in a busy but welcoming setting.
Historic Lexington Market seafood counter famous for acclaimed Maryland crab cakes and other Chesapeake classics in a lively market setting.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Casual dining is affordable, but hotels, parking, and upscale dining can add up.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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