The cheapest and fastest trains from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Arlington, VA for Baltimore, MD on Sun, Mar 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sun, Mar 08 the slowest trains will take 41 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arlington, VA 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 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
164 Northeast Regional | 2:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h45 | 2:55 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 3:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 3:42 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 3:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 4:02 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 4:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 4:32 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 5:07 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 6:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 6:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h44 | 6:54 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 7:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 7:53 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 7:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h45 | 8:10 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 7:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 8:17 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 9:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2220 Acela | 8:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h36 | 9:31 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 8:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h37 | 9:35 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 9:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 10:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 10:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 11:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 11:52 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 8 | |||||
80 Carolinian | 12:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 12:57 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 12:57 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 1:38 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 1:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 2:03 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 2:15 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 2:55 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Arlington, VA | 0h40 | 2:55 AM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h49 | 3:49 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Arlington, VA | 0h41 | 11:06 AM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Arlington, VA | 0h41 | 12:01 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD
Trains from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD run on average 30 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Arlington, VA and Baltimore, MD from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Arlington, VA to Baltimore, MD
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Charles Street.
- The Helmand
- Tapas Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
- The Ivy Hotel
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 3: access to Light RailLink
- Light Rail: Baltimore Light RailLink
- Bus: Several MTA bus lines available
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