There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, taxi, train, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
1h 16m$4–555Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Baltimorebus Brs 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 3mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Washington DC32.5 mi
45 minDrive 32.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DCcar 32.5 mi
45 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DCtaxi 32.5 mi
45 min$95–120Train, subway
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
1h 31m$4–11
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at 13 St NW+G St NW via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and E St NE+Columbus Circle NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Washington DC is 34 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $4 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Baltimore station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $4 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 3m.
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 DC via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Washington Union Station, E St NE+Columbus Circle NE, and 13 St NW+G St NW in around 2h 3m.
- 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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- 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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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 DC
- 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 DC bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC is 33 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington DC.
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