There are 4 ways to get from Bowie to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 53m$72–148Drive 158.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bowie to Ocean Citycar 158.6 mi
3h 15m$29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain Marc
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
7h 42m$51–84Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
7h 45m$35–84
Bowie to Ocean City by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bowie to Ocean City is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bowie to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowie to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Washington Union Station, Ppa Bus Terminal and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowie station to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton Amtrak Station and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Bowie and Ocean City is 220 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bowie to Ocean City without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Bowie to Ocean City, including transfers.
Bowie to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bowie to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bowie to Ocean City is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Bowie, MD, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via New Carrollton+Bay B, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via New Carrollton+Bay B, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, Ppa Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 7h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
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 Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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Booking & Getting There
Bowie to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Bowie to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowie to Ocean City is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bowie to Ocean City.
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