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Compare train for Washington, DC to Hanover, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Hanover, MD 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 train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (23m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€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 Hanover, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Hanover, MD trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
134 Northeast Regional | 11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 12:22 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h31 | 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 | 3:54 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 4:20 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h26 | 5:26 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 | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 10:33 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Hanover, MD
Trains from Washington, DC to 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 00:03, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Hanover, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and 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, DC to Hanover, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to 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 Hanover, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to 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
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