There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 12m$4–557Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Washingtonbus Ppb 86000 / ...
1h 16m$10–15Drive 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 Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
1h 58m$9–13
Baltimore to Washington Metro by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Washington Metro. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at H St NW+11 St NW via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
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 12m.
The distance between Baltimore and Washington Metro is 42 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $4 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Baltimore to Washington Metro, including transfers.
Baltimore to Washington Metro bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Baltimore 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 train which takes 1h 12m and costs $4 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Washington Metro, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $22–35 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 $7–13 and the journey takes 1h.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Peter Pan
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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
- $7–11
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Washington Metro bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington 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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