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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 €13 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 €13, while a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-27.55. The journey takes 1h 40m 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.
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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 PM1h15Alexandria, VA9:55 PMBaltimore, MD€141One-way0 transfers
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- 8:40 PM1h15Alexandria, VA9:55 PMBaltimore, MD€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:40 PM1h15Alexandria, VA9:55 PMBaltimore, MD€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:40 PM1h15Alexandria, VA10:55 PMBaltimore, MD€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 40 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 to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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