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The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient art, medieval manuscripts, Asian art, and European masterpieces in Mount Vernon.










Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
1h 35m
Average duration
2h 7m
Trains per day
32
Distance
188 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $441 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Princeton, NJ to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $0.12 (€0.10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Princeton, NJ to Baltimore, MD costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $396 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Princeton, NJ to Baltimore, MD costing on average $441 (€362).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 6h 59m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $45 (€37) 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.
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 Princeton, NJ to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Northeast Regional | 12:22 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 5h40 | 6:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 5:43 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1h51 | 7:34 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 5:43 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h04 | 7:47 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 5:53 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h41 | 7:34 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:56 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h44 | 8:40 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal | 6:56 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h34 | 9:30 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 transfer | |
113 Northeast Regional | 7:30 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h35 | 9:05 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 7:42 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h48 | 9:30 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 8:07 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h02 | 10:09 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 8:07 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h18 | 10:25 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 8:13 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 3h52 | 12:05 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 transfer | |
641 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 8:13 AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 4h05 | 12:18 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 1 transfer | |
79 Carolinian | 8:19 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h50 | 10:09 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 8:28 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h49 | 10:17 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h38 | 10:58 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 10:22 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h43 | 12:05 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 11:29 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h45 | 1:14 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 12:00 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h48 | 1:48 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 12:30 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h55 | 2:25 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1h52 | 2:58 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h06 | 3:12 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 1:15 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h43 | 2:58 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 1:46 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h44 | 3:30 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 3:01 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h50 | 4:51 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 3:34 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h58 | 5:32 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 4:02 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h45 | 5:47 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 5:19 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1h53 | 7:12 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 5:19 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h12 | 7:31 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 5:30 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h42 | 7:12 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 7:22 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h38 | 9:00 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 7:38 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h38 | 9:16 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 8:49 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 1h46 | 10:35 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Princeton, NJ to Baltimore, MD run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
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Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient art, medieval manuscripts, Asian art, and European masterpieces in Mount Vernon.
Leading art museum known for its Cone Collection, contemporary works, sculpture gardens, and strong public programs near Johns Hopkins.
Distinctive museum dedicated to self-taught and outsider art, famous for imaginative exhibitions and a colorful sculptural campus.
Baltimore's best-known waterfront district with promenades, harbor views, major attractions, and easy access to museums and boat tours.
Popular waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and lively harbor atmosphere that photographs well.
Classic viewpoint over the harbor and skyline, especially popular for sunset photos and short scenic walks.
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 way to taste Chesapeake seafood.
Whole blue crabs steamed with a heavy coating of regional spice blend, then picked by hand. This is a social Baltimore tradition tied closely to the Chesapeake Bay.
A rich soup made with crab meat, cream, and seasoning. It is a longtime Maryland favorite, especially in seafood restaurants around Baltimore.
Popular waterfront restaurant in Fells Point known for oysters, lobster rolls, and refined Chesapeake seafood. Lively but polished atmosphere.
Historic Lexington Market seafood counter famed for its celebrated Maryland crab cakes. Casual, busy, and one of the city’s essential traditional food stops.
Classic spot for Baltimore pit beef sandwiches, sliced to order and served with traditional condiments. Casual, no-frills, and locally famous.
Moderate for U.S. city travel. Hotels vary by season, while casual dining and transport are fairly manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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Most Princeton, NJ to Baltimore, MD trains use the Trenton Transit Center to Pennsylvania Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Princeton, 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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