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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 $7.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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$28 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
182 Northeast Regional10:15 AM1h16Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD11:31 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
66 Northeast Regional10:51 PM1h15Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD12:06 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2150 Acela5:34 AM1h01Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD6:35 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1031One-way0 transfers
Other options
136 Northeast Regional5:48 PM1h10Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD6:58 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$241One-way0 transfers
186 Northeast Regional9:14 PM1h11Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD10:25 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$121One-way0 transfers
192 Northeast Regional7:54 PM1h14Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD9:08 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$191One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM1h55Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)10:25 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM2h00Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)1:45 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA$331One-way0 transfers
PPB 87414:20 PM2h40Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)7:00 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$261One-way0 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.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 12 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
- 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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