There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
1h 9m$8–22Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 11m$4–557Drive 38.1 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Washington Metrocar 38.1 mi
52 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to Washington Metrotaxi 38.1 mi
52 min$110–140Bus via Baltimore, MD
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DCbus Washington
1h 12m$13–30
Baltimore to Washington Metro by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro is to drive which costs $7 - $10 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore, MD and arriving at Washington, DC. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Washington Metro. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Baltimore and Washington Metro is 38 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro without a car is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs $7 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro, including transfers.
Baltimore to Washington Metro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Washington Metro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs $7 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $600 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Washington Metro, DC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–26 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- 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 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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Washington Metro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Baltimore to Washington Metro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Washington Metro is 38 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Baltimore to Washington Metro.
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