The average train between Baltimore and District of Columbia takes 1h and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Baltimore to District of Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Baltimore and District of Columbia. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Baltimore is at 10:38 PM which arrives into District of Columbia at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Baltimore to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Baltimore station and arriving at District of Columbia station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Baltimore to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Baltimore to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Baltimore and District of Columbia is 53.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–26 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.