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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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 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 $7, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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162 Northeast RegionalFastest
2252 AcelaOther options
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD costing on average $11 (€8).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 30 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 Acela, Maryland Transit to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Maryland Transit.
- 35 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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