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The Walters Art Museum
Major art museum with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop in Mount Vernon and especially strong for medieval art, manuscripts, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 13 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Baltimore, MD on Tue, Jun 16, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA 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 1h 44m. 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 train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
You'll arrive about -1h -12m sooner (1h 59m by bus vs 1h 47m by car) and save roughly $-4.20 (€-3.40) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $25 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus.
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 OurBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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PPB 8602P | 4:50 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h15 | 7:05 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8604P | 8:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 10:30 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 9:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:55 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h25 | 4:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h05 | 5:35 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h15 | 8:05 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:40 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
PPB 8600P | 1:50 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h15 | 4:05 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h05 | 4:05 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1h50 | 5:00 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Major art museum with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop in Mount Vernon and especially strong for medieval art, manuscripts, and decorative arts.
Leading art museum known for its Cone Collection, contemporary art, and sculpture garden. Highly regarded by locals and visitors and located near Johns Hopkins University.
Distinctive museum devoted to self-taught and outsider art. Its playful architecture and inventive exhibitions make it one of Baltimore's most memorable museum visits.
Baltimore's best-known visitor district with waterfront promenades, harbor views, museums, and easy access to major attractions. A central must-visit area for first-time visitors.
Historic waterfront neighborhood with cobblestone streets, harbor views, and lively local character. Popular for walking, photography, and maritime atmosphere.
Popular hilltop park overlooking the harbor and downtown skyline. One of the city's classic viewpoints and a frequent social media photo location.
Broiled or lightly fried cakes made with sweet blue crab meat and minimal filler. They are one of Baltimore’s signature dishes and a classic Chesapeake Bay specialty.
Whole blue crabs steamed with a heavy coating of Maryland-style seasoning, often eaten by hand at paper-covered tables. This is one of Baltimore’s most iconic social meals.
A rich soup made with crab meat, cream, and Maryland seasonings. It is a beloved regional starter in Baltimore seafood restaurants.
Upscale fine-dining restaurant known for refined Lowcountry-inspired cuisine and polished service. One of Baltimore’s most established special-occasion destinations.
Popular waterfront restaurant in Fells Point known for oysters, lobster rolls, and carefully prepared seafood. Bustling but polished, with strong local and visitor appeal.
Historic Lexington Market seafood counter famous for jumbo lump crab cakes. Casual, lively, and one of the city’s best-known places for classic Baltimore seafood.
Moderate by U.S. city standards. Casual dining is affordable, while hotels, parking, and fine dining can raise daily costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Round up for casual services.
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