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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. 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 train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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€8

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€14

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1h 10m

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40m

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1h 34m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound USA
10:55PM0h50
Baltimore, MD
11:45PMWashington, DC
$631One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound USA
10:55PM0h50
Baltimore, MD
11:45PMWashington, DC
$631One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound USA
10:55PM0h50
Baltimore, MD
11:45PMWashington, DC
$631One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound USA
01:35AM0h55
Baltimore, MD
02:30AMWashington, DC
$631One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound USA
05:40AM1h00
Baltimore, MD
06:40AMWashington, DC
$631One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound USA
01:25PM1h00
Baltimore, MD
02:25PMWashington, DC
$631One-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.

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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 $7 (€5).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC costing on average $13 (€10).

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 10m.

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 32 trains per day.
  • Around 32 buses 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, 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:
  • 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, 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.
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