What is the cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston?

The cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston is to train and subway which costs $4 - $11 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston?

The fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct train between BWI Rail Station and Ballston?

No, there is no direct train from BWI Rail Station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from BWI Rail Station to Ballston?

The distance between BWI Rail Station and Ballston is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

How do I travel from BWI Rail Station to Ballston without a car?

The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 11m and costs $4 - $11.

How long does it take to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the BWI Rail Station to Ballston train from?

BWI Rail Station to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.

Where does the BWI Rail Station to Ballston train arrive?

BWI Rail Station to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from BWI Rail Station to Ballston?

Yes, the driving distance between BWI Rail Station to Ballston is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from BWI Rail Station to Ballston.

Where can I stay near Ballston?

There are 1491+ hotels available in Ballston.

BWI Rail Station to Ballston - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from BWI Rail Station to Ballston by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
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1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
1h 11m
$4–11
Train, bus
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from E St NE+Columbus Cir to I St NW+17 St NWbus D80 / ...
3. Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
1h 57m
$8–551
Drive 36.4 mi
1. Drive from BWI Rail Station to Ballstoncar 36.4 mi
54 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from BWI Rail Station to Ballstontaxi 36.4 mi
54 min
$100–130

BWI Rail Station to Ballston by train and subway

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.4 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between BWI Rail Station, MD, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from BWI Rail Station to Ballston. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. Alternatively, you can take a train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Ballston+Bay E via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, E St NE+Columbus Cir, I St NW+17 St NW, and 17 St NW+I St NW in around 1h 57m.

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