There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
56 min$2–552Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Baltimorebus Brs 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
1h 39mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Washington32.5 mi
45 minDrive 32.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washingtoncar 32.5 mi
45 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washingtontaxi 32.5 mi
45 min$95–120
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at Washington Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Washington is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $2 - $550.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Baltimore station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington is to train which takes 56 min and costs $2 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–20 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore to Washington Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Baltimore to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington is 33 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington.
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