How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

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 $8.

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

A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC costing on average $16.

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 6m.

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 40 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, Maryland Transit to go to Washington, DC by train.

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

• 40 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
• 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak, Maryland Transit.

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.