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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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $96 (€80).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $96 (€80) compared to roughly $28 (€23) 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.
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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PPB 8742P4:30 PM 2h15 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 6:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- PPB 8742P
4:30 PM 2h15 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 6:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 56 Vermonter
8:15 AM 1h05 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD 9:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA $107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1128 Northeast Regional
9:57 PM 1h08 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD 11:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - 66 Northeast Regional
10:51 PM 1h15 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD 12:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1140 Northeast Regional
1:08 PM 1h07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD 2:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
- PPB 8774P
1:10 AM 2h15 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 3:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - PPB 8765P
10:10 PM 2h15 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 12:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - PPB 8733P
2:20 PM 3h40 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 6:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $96 (€80).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 15 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 Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus.
- 33 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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