- Must visit
The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Asian art in Mount Vernon.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hoboken, NJ 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 Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hoboken, NJ for Baltimore, MD on Tue, Jun 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 6 h 39 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 Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $670.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $771 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $734 (€601) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD costing on average $771 (€631).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Flight takes on average 8h 7m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 3h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $38 (€31) 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 Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Carolinian | 7:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h50 | 10:14 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 8:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 10:46 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 8:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h24 | 10:46 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 8:27 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h19 | 10:46 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 8:49 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h47 | 11:36 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h17 | 11:17 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 9:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h46 | 11:51 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 9:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h30 | 11:36 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 9:14 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h03 | 11:17 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 9:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h29 | 11:51 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 9:47 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h52 | 12:39 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2207 NextGen Acela | 10:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h19 | 12:22 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 10:04 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h35 | 12:39 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 10:09 AM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h30 | 12:39 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2207 NextGen Acela | 10:17 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h05 | 12:22 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
121 Northeast Regional | 10:29 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h39 | 1:08 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
121 Northeast Regional | 10:45 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h23 | 1:08 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h38 | 1:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h27 | 1:47 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:23 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h20 | 1:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 11:34 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h13 | 1:47 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h47 | 2:52 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h30 | 2:52 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
105 Northeast Regional | 12:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h53 | 3:17 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 12:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h25 | 2:52 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
105 Northeast Regional | 12:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h36 | 3:17 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 12:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 3:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 1:12 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h24 | 3:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 1:17 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 3:58 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 1:17 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h19 | 3:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2265 NextGen Acela | 1:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h19 | 3:49 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 1:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h23 | 3:58 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2265 NextGen Acela | 1:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h05 | 3:49 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h55 | 4:55 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 2:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h44 | 4:49 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h35 | 4:55 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 2:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h27 | 4:49 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 2:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h22 | 4:49 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h06 | 5:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h43 | 5:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 3:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h42 | 5:46 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 3:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h25 | 5:46 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 3:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h20 | 5:46 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
189 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 6:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
189 Northeast Regional | 4:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h23 | 6:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
189 Northeast Regional | 4:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h18 | 6:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h25 | 7:25 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 5:04 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h49 | 7:53 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 5:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h11 | 7:25 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 5:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h31 | 7:53 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 5:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h26 | 7:53 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 6:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h51 | 8:56 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2257 Acela | 6:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h18 | 8:28 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 6:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h34 | 8:56 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2257 Acela | 6:24 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h04 | 8:28 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 6:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h29 | 8:56 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 7:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h42 | 9:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 7:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h25 | 9:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 8:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h49 | 10:50 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:01 AM Hoboken, NJ | 2h38 | 2:39 AM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 8:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h32 | 10:50 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 8:23 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 2h27 | 10:50 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 Acela | 8:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h23 | 10:47 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 Acela | 8:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h09 | 10:47 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2275 NextGen Acela | 9:20 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h16 | 11:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 9:22 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 12:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2275 NextGen Acela | 9:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h02 | 11:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 9:37 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h25 | 12:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h39 | 6:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 11:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 6h21 | 6:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:23 AM Hoboken, NJ | 6h39 | 11:02 AM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD run on average 61 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 60 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 61 |
Direct trains 60 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Baltimore — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Baltimore trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hoboken, NJ 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.

Most Hoboken, NJ to Baltimore, MD trains use the Penn Station to Pennsylvania Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hoboken, NJ and Baltimore, MD train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pennsylvania Station is 1 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
Pennsylvania Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Helmand, Tapas Teatro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pennsylvania Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pennsylvania Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pennsylvania Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, The Ivy Hotel, Hotel Revival Baltimore.
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