There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Glen Allen by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 7m$75–665Drive 137.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Glen Allencar 137.2 mi
2h 36m$25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 42mFly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
2h 55m$122–617Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
4h 10m$95–141Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
4h 45m$109–527
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Glen Allen is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Baltimore and Glen Allen is 154 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Glen Allen without a car is to train via Washington which takes 4h 7m and costs $75 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Baltimore to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Baltimore to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Glen Allen is to train via Washington which takes 4h 7m and costs $75 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Glen Allen via Washington Union Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Glen Allen via Washington Union Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 4h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver 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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Baltimore to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Glen Allen is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Baltimore to Glen Allen.
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