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Compare train and bus for Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 141 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 141, while a train costs an average of NOK 398.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 398 Average price | NOK 141 Average price Cheapest | NOK 92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD
Compare the available ways to get from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is NOK 258 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average NOK 398.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around NOK 398 compared to roughly NOK 92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 306. The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD
How to get from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:40 PM 1h15 Alexandria, VA 9:55 PM Baltimore, MD NOK 138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 1h15 Alexandria, VA 9:55 PM Baltimore, MD NOK 138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 1h15 Alexandria, VA 9:55 PM Baltimore, MD NOK 138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:40 PM 1h15 Alexandria, VA 10:55 PM Baltimore, MD NOK 150 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is NOK 258 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average NOK 398.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and Baltimore, MD as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CoachRun to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 35 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CoachRun.
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