The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 6 trains that leave Washington, DC for Baltimore/Washington International Airport on Sat, May 30, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest trains will take 27 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.
2:15 AM0h27Washington, DC2:42 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$71One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM0h26Washington, DC9:51 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$71One-way0 transfers
9:05 AM0h23Washington, DC9:28 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$71One-way0 transfers
11:12 PM0h24Washington, DC11:36 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$121One-way0 transfers
1:15 AM0h27Washington, DC1:42 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$181One-way0 transfers
9:05 AM0h23Washington, DC9:28 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$71One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM0h24Washington, DC9:49 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$191One-way0 transfers
11:12 PM0h24Washington, DC11:36 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$121One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM0h26Washington, DC9:51 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$71One-way0 transfers
2:15 AM0h27Washington, DC2:42 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. 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 $7, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m 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 Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Baltimore/Washington International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (23m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€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.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
112 Northeast Regional | 7:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 8:11 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 8:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h23 | 8:31 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h27 | 9:17 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2162 Acela | 9:26 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h20 | 9:46 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 9:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 9:57 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2108 NextGen Acela | 10:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h21 | 10:26 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 11:01 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 11:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 11:32 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 12:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 12:27 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 1:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 1:51 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 2:26 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h25 | 3:00 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2170 NextGen Acela | 2:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h20 | 3:10 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 3:21 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h22 | 3:52 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 4:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 4:28 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 5:31 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 6:08 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h23 | 6:31 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 7:01 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 7:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h24 | 7:36 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h24 | 8:21 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 Northeast Regional | 8:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 8:56 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 9:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h27 | 9:42 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
![]() | 1:15 AM Washington, DC | 0h27 | 1:42 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 10:33 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Washington, DC | 0h27 | 2:42 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Washington, DC | 0h23 | 9:28 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Washington, DC | 0h26 | 9:51 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport 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 00:27, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Baltimore/Washington International Airport 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, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport 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/Washington International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Airport
- 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
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