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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 train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.
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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.
174 Northeast RegionalCheapest
130 Northeast RegionalFastest
2166 AcelaOther options
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD.

There are 2 travel options from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Baltimore, MD from Washington, DC is by train with an average travel time of 37 min.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Getting to Baltimore, MD by bus takes 50 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 35 miles (57 km) between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD.
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD is:
- 24 buses a day.
- Around 30 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
- You can take a bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD.
- You can go to Baltimore, MD from Washington, DC by train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. You'll see cheap train tickets for $7 (€6) with Amtrak from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus, Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus 24 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela with 30 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Baltimore, MD as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD.
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