The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 25 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD on Fri, Jan 09, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest trains will take 23 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.
170 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
192 Northeast Regional
130 Northeast Regional
184 Northeast Regional
2104 Acela
176 Northeast Regional
170 Northeast Regional
56 Vermonter
196 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD trains for today, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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134 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 5:31 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 6:51 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 7:31 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 7:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h25 | 8:00 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 8:21 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 8:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h22 | 8:52 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 9:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 9:28 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 10:31 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 11:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h23 | 11:33 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 11:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 12:01 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 12:12 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h24 | 12:36 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 12:57 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h25 | 1:22 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 Northeast Regional | 1:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 1:56 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 3:33 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h23 | 10:28 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 11:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 11:56 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h27 | 12:37 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 12:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 1:11 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 1:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h20 | 1:20 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h23 | 1:33 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 1:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h29 | 2:19 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 3:01 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
114 Northeast Regional | 3:13 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h24 | 3:37 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 4:01 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 4:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 4:36 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD
Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD run on average 25 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:55, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 08:55 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, 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 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, 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 BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with shuttle service to the airport.
- Chili's Grill & Bar
- Silver Diner
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Holiday Inn Express Baltimore
- Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
- Marriott BWI Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- National
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Bus: BWI Express Metro Bus
- Light Rail: BWI Marshall Airport Light Rail Station
- Shuttle: Free shuttle service to BWI Airport

