What is the cheapest way to get from California to Baltimore?

The cheapest way to get from California to Baltimore is to bus which costs $9 - $35 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Baltimore?

The fastest way to get from California to Baltimore is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between California and Baltimore?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from MD 235 N. and Shady Mile Dr. and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Golden Beach Park & Ride, 11 St NW+F St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from California to Baltimore?

The distance between California and Baltimore is 100 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.

How do I travel from California to Baltimore without a car?

The best way to get from California to Baltimore without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $7 - $650.

How long does it take to get from California to Baltimore?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from California to Baltimore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Baltimore bus from?

California to Baltimore bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Golden Beach Park & Ride station.

Where does the California to Baltimore bus arrive?

California to Baltimore bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at 12TH ST & G ST NW nb station.

Can I drive from California to Baltimore?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Baltimore is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from California to Baltimore.

Where can I stay near Baltimore?

There are 345+ hotels available in Baltimore.

California to Baltimore - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from California to Baltimore by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Golden Beach Park & Ride to 12TH ST & G ST NW nbbus 715 / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
4h 17m
$7–606
Drive 82.9 mi
1. Drive from California to Baltimorecar 82.9 mi
1h 46m
$16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golden Beach Park & Ride to 12TH ST & G ST NW nbbus 715 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 25m
$9–32

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between California, Saint Mary's County, MD, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from MD 235 N. and Shady Mile Dr. to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Charlotte Hall Food Lion, Golden Beach Park & Ride, 12TH ST & G ST NW nb, 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Washington Union Station in around 4h 25m.

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