How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD

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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $6, and a bus costs an average of $12.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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$16

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$30

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2h 14m

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1h 44m

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2h 25m

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1h 55m

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from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD

How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.

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

Peter Pan Bus LinesPPB 8604
08:25AM2h15
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
10:40AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak55 Vermonter
08:11PM1h05
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
09:16PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak Acela2109 Acela
09:12AM1h02
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
10:14AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
$3891One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak137 Northeast Regional
07:53PM1h07
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
09:00PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
$121One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak197 Northeast Regional
07:30PM1h11
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
08:41PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
$121One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak175 Northeast Regional
09:23PM1h12
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
10:35PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
$121One-way
0 transfers
Peter Pan Bus LinesPPB 8604
08:00AM2h40
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Christopher Columbus Blvd, PA
10:40AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
$241One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
08:25AM2h15
Philadelphia, PA
10:40AMBaltimore, MD
$391One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
05:50PM2h15
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
08:05PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD

Travel to Baltimore, MD 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 Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is by train with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is approximately 89 miles (144 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD 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 Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD:
  • Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD.
  • Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD with the following travel companies:
  • 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
  • 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, New Carrollton, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Baltimore, MD and these popular destinations at a great price.
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