How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA

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Compare train and bus for Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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$30

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$26

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$27

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2h 5m

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2h 32m

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The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users.

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from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 PM2h05
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    3:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 PM2h05
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    3:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak126 Northeast Regional
    4:31 PM1h07
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    5:38 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak146 Northeast Regional
    5:04 PM1h12
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    6:16 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    10:51 PM1h15
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    12:06 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak124 Northeast Regional
    9:01 PM1h22
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    10:23 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 AM2h00
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    1:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    8:15 PM1h55
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    10:10 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    5:30 AM2h30
    Baltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St.
    8:00 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 2m.

The distance from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 89 miles (144 km).
The average frequency per day from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
  • 12 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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