There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Clifton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
4h$72–128Drive 150.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Cliftoncar 150.5 mi
3h$28–40Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 57m$47–73Train, subway, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
4h 33m$79–327Train via Washington
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
4h 31m$60–657Bus via Charlottesville (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesvillebus FlixBus 2605
5h 36m$64–94
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Clifton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Clifton is to drive which takes 3h and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Clifton station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Charlottesville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Baltimore and Clifton is 160 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Clifton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Baltimore to Clifton, including transfers.
Baltimore to Clifton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Clifton is to train which takes 4h and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Clifton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Clifton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Baltimore to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Clifton is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Baltimore to Clifton.
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