There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore to Chinatown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
1h 2m$2–600Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
1h 15m$5–28Drive 37.7 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Chinatowncar 37.7 mi
51 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Chinatowntaxi 37.7 mi
51 min$110–130
Baltimore to Chinatown by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chinatown is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chinatown is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Baltimore and Chinatown is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chinatown without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $2 - $600.
The train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Baltimore to Chinatown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chinatown is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $2 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $28 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Chinatown, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- OurBus
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Chinatown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Baltimore to Chinatown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Chinatown is 38 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Baltimore to Chinatown.
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