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Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (38m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $9 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
How to get from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1160 Northeast Regional5:25 AM0h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:06 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1160 Northeast Regional5:25 AM0h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:06 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2118 Acela [NextGen]2:55 PM0h29Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:24 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$1111One-way0 transfers
Other options
56 Vermonter7:33 AM0h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:13 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$131One-way0 transfers
1162 Northeast Regional6:20 AM0h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:01 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$131One-way0 transfers
1126 Northeast Regional3:58 PM0h37Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:35 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$241One-way0 transfers
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-17631004:40 AM0h50Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)5:30 AMBaltimore, Maryland Ave. / W Lanvale St.$201One-way0 transfers
PPB 8746P4:20 PM1h10Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC5:30 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$211One-way0 transfers
PPB 8733P1:10 PM1h10Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC2:20 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 42 buses per day.
- Around 33 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, CoachRun to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- 33 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 42 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus, CoachRun.
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