There are 4 ways to get from Charles Town to Baltimore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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 DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
3h 11m$21–633Drive 72.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles Town to Baltimorecar 72.8 mi
1h 23m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
4h 13m$115–124Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandriatrain Floridian
- Take the train from Alexandria to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 17m$57–105
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charles Town to Baltimore is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Charles Town to Baltimore is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Charles Town to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Route 478 at Route 180 and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Frederick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Charles Town to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Charles Town and Baltimore is 108 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Baltimore without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $21 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Charles Town to Baltimore, including transfers.
Charles Town to Baltimore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Charles Town to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Charles Town to Baltimore is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $21 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $115 - $125 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Charles Town, WV, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charles Town to Baltimore Penn Station via DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and Washington Union Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BayRunner Shuttle also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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 Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $86–89
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charles Town to Baltimore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Charles Town to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charles Town to Baltimore is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Charles Town to Baltimore.
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