- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and broad family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 7 trains that leave Baltimore/Washington International Airport for Washington, DC on Thu, Jul 02, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 33 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 Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (29m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC trains for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Northeast Regional | 6:20 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h34 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 6:25 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h33 | 6:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 7:53 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h33 | 8:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 9:06 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h38 | 9:44 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 10:35 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h34 | 11:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 10:49 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h27 | 11:16 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 NextGen Acela | 10:55 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h27 | 11:22 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 11:17 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h28 | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 11:33 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h26 | 11:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 12:25 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h32 | 12:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 1:40 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h25 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 2:03 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h29 | 2:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2115 NextGen Acela | 2:27 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h31 | 2:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 2:41 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h30 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 3:14 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h31 | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 3:48 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h37 | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 4:52 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h33 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 5:14 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h33 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 6:07 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h31 | 6:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 7:01 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h31 | 7:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 7:34 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h28 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2167 Acela | 7:37 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h26 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
![]() | 12:21 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0h29 | 12:50 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | |||||
193 Northeast Regional | 8:23 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h29 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2127 NextGen Acela | 8:34 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h26 | 9:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 8:57 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h33 | 9:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
![]() | 12:57 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0h33 | 1:30 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | |||||
137 Northeast Regional | 9:20 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h38 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
![]() | 1:21 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0h29 | 1:50 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | |||||
55 Vermonter | 9:38 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h28 | 10:06 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 10:56 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0h27 | 11:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
![]() | 3:05 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0h33 | 3:38 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0h33 | 4:38 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC run on average 23 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
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Discover the best of Washington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Washington trip today.
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and broad family-friendly exhibits.
Flagship Smithsonian museum covering aviation and spaceflight, with iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and major interactive exhibits.
Premier art museum with strong collections from the Middle Ages to modern art, plus sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions.
The city’s grand ceremonial park lined with Smithsonian museums, memorials, and iconic government buildings.
Historic neighborhood of cobblestone streets, waterfront walks, rowhouses, and some of Washington’s most photogenic corners.
Scenic waterside loop famous for cherry blossoms and views of major memorials, especially popular for sunrise and spring visits.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually smoky and spicy, served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce closely associated with Washington carryout culture, often paired with fried chicken wings and fries. It is a local comfort-food staple.
Steamed or picked blue crab from the nearby Chesapeake region is deeply tied to local food traditions. It is especially popular in warmer months.
Celebrated upscale restaurant with creative small plates and a warm, energetic atmosphere. It is one of Washington’s best-known modern dining destinations.
A classic, long-running Washington institution known for oysters, crab cakes, and traditional American fare in an elegant historic atmosphere.
Bustling brasserie known for polished French classics, strong brunch, and a stylish dining room that is popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are high for hotels and dining, especially downtown. Free museums help balance daily costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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Union Station, Washington, DC -> Metro Center, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Washington, DC trains use the Pennsylvania Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Baltimore/Washington International Airport and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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