There are 3 ways to get from Baltimore to Ephrata by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Downingtown Amtrak to Ephratataxi
3h 35m$162–780Drive 79.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Ephratacar 79.2 mi
2h 3m$15–21Bus, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to Queen St. Stationbus 18
6h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Ephrata is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Ephrata is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Ephrata. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at W. Main & Arch St. via AMTRAK ETown and Queen St. Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Baltimore and Ephrata is 155 miles. The road distance is 79.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Ephrata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $160 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Baltimore to Ephrata, including transfers.
Baltimore to Ephrata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Ephrata bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Ephrata is 80 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Baltimore to Ephrata.
There are 226+ hotels available in Ephrata.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Ephrata, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to W. Main & Arch St. via Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, AMTRAK ETown, and Queen St. Station in around 6h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- redrosetransit.com
Bus from AMTRAK ETown to Queen St. Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide








