What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Crystal City?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Crystal City is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore to Crystal City?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Crystal City is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Crystal City?

No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at H St NW+7 St NW via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and Crystal City?

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Crystal City?

The distance between Baltimore and Crystal City is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

How do I travel from Baltimore to Crystal City without a car?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Crystal City without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 1h 25m and costs $6 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Crystal City?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Baltimore to Crystal City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Crystal City bus from?

Baltimore to Crystal City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Baltimore station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Crystal City train from?

Baltimore to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Baltimore to Crystal City?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Crystal City is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 1h 25m and costs $6 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $24 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Baltimore to Crystal City bus arrive?

Baltimore to Crystal City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.

Where does the Baltimore to Crystal City train arrive?

Baltimore to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Baltimore to Crystal City?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Crystal City is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Baltimore to Crystal City.

Where can I stay near Crystal City?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Crystal City.

Baltimore to Crystal City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Crystal City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, train, or subway

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Train via Washington Union Station
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1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 25m
$6–560
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baltimore to Washingtonbus Ppb 86000 / ...
1h 28m
$13–24
Drive 42.1 mi
1. Drive from Baltimore to Crystal Citycar 42.1 mi
55 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Baltimore to Crystal Citytaxi 42.1 mi
55 min
$120–150
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
1h 27m
$6–15
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 50m
$17–34

Baltimore to Crystal City by train and subway

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Distance: 45.8 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Crystal City, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–26 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Baltimore to Washington hourly. Tickets cost $7–18 and the journey takes 1h.

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