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The Baltimore Museum of Art
Renowned museum with major collections spanning contemporary, African, Asian, and American art, plus a celebrated sculpture garden.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Valley Stream, NY to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $269.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $269 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Valley Stream, NY to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valley Stream, NY to Baltimore, MD costing on average $155.
A bus is $216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valley Stream, NY to Baltimore, MD costing on average $269.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (3h 15m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $155 compared to roughly $41 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.
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Trains from Valley Stream, NY to Baltimore, MD run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 but you can travel from only $40 by bus.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:22, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 3:22 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Discover the best of Baltimore, MD — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Baltimore, MD trip today.
Renowned museum with major collections spanning contemporary, African, Asian, and American art, plus a celebrated sculpture garden.
Museum campus known for visionary and outsider art, mosaics, and immersive installations in a distinctive Baltimore setting.
Free art museum with ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Asian works in a landmark Mount Vernon building.
Baltimore's signature waterfront district with promenades, museums, ships, and skyline views; ideal for first-time visitors.
Historic cobblestone waterfront neighborhood known for pubs, views, brick rowhouses, and a lively local atmosphere.
Elegant cultural district with monuments, museums, and 19th-century architecture surrounding tree-lined squares.
Maryland blue crab steamed with bold spice blend, then cracked by hand. It is Baltimore’s signature seafood ritual, especially around the harbor and summer crab feasts.
A rich cream-based soup with blue crab meat, often seasoned with sherry and Old Bay. It is a classic Baltimore comfort dish found in many local seafood houses.
A tomato-based vegetable soup with blue crab meat and Old Bay. It is a regional favorite in Baltimore, balancing sweet crab flavor with savory broth.
Refined waterfront seafood restaurant known for crab cakes, oysters, and Chesapeake dishes. Upscale but approachable, with strong local reputation in Fells Point.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant in a converted rowhouse, known for elegant Mid-Atlantic tasting menus and polished service in a historic Baltimore setting.
Casual local favorite for pit beef, turkey, and ham sandwiches. It is a go-to stop for the Baltimore area’s signature barbecue style.
Moderate for a major US city; hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are usually manageable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valley Stream, NY 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 Valley Stream, NY to Baltimore, MD trains use the Penn Station to Pennsylvania Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Valley Stream, NY 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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