How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

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Travel Information to Washington, DC from Baltimore, MD

distanceDistance35 miles (57 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $14
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 32 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 32 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Amtrak

Take a train or bus to travel 35 miles (57 km) to Washington, DC from Baltimore, MD. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.

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from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

How to get from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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train

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

Amtrak
04:31PM0h38
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
05:09PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
04:31PM0h38
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
05:09PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
10:41PM0h32
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
11:13PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$461One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
12:07PM0h45
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
12:52PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$251One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
02:03PM0h46
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
02:49PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$191One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
08:29AM0h38
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
09:07AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:15AM1h00
Baltimore, MD
11:15AMWashington, DC
$291One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
10:35AM1h20
Baltimore, MD
11:55AMWashington, DC
$291One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:20AM1h00
Baltimore, MD
10:20AMWashington, DC
$291One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey from Baltimore to Washington with Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D. C. And Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph for your train between Baltimore and Washington. It offers three classes of service: Business Class, Acela First Class, and Coach Class. Business Class offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and access to the Quiet Car. Acela First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to the Business Class Lounge. Coach Class offers comfortable seating and access to onboard Wi-Fi. All Acela trains offer power outlets and Wi-Fi access. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D. C. To New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D. C.

      FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

      FAQs: Travel to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.
      FAQs

      You can get from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Washington, DC from Baltimore, MD is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC:

      A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $14 (€12) from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.

      The fastest way to get to Washington, DC from Baltimore, MD is by train with an average travel time of 32 min.

      Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

      Getting to Washington, DC by bus takes 55 min on average.

      The distance from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is approximately 35 miles (57 km).

      The average frequency per day from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is:

      • Around 16 buses per day.
      • Around 15 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC:

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC:

        • You can go to Washington, DC from Baltimore, MD by bus with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC on Omio.
        • You can take a train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with Amtrak from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus 16 direct buses per day.
        • Direct train available with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela 15 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Washington, DC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ or Boston, MA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Washington, DC and any of these top destinations today!

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