How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

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Compare train and bus for Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. 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 train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €12.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is a train with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC:

A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 36m.

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

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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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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.

  • Amtrak197
    8:49 PM0h43
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    9:32 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak197
    8:49 PM0h43
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    9:32 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak2159
    3:25 PM0h34
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    3:59 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak137
    9:12 PM0h48
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    10:00 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak175
    10:37 PM0h42
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    11:19 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak55
    9:25 PM0h42
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    10:07 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM0h50
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    10:30 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    12:10 AM0h50
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    1:00 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:25 PM0h50
    Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
    12:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

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
There are 2 options to travel between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is a train with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC:

A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 36m.

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 42 buses per day.
  • Around 32 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC:
  • Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, Maryland Transit to go to Washington, DC by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Washington, DC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, Maryland Transit.
  • 42 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Jersey City, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.
To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.
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