There are 6 ways to get from Crystal City to Baltimore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or train
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Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 27m$7–606Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
1h 33m$10–26Drive 41.9 mi
- Drive from Crystal City to Baltimorecar 41.9 mi
56 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Crystal City to Baltimoretaxi 41.9 mi
56 min$120–150Subway, train
- Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
- Take the train from COLLEGE PARK MARC nb to Camden Station Marctrain Marc
2h 32m$8–16Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 47m$18–38
Crystal City to Baltimore by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal City to Baltimore is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Crystal City to Baltimore is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal City station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal City to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Crystal City and Baltimore is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Baltimore without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 1h 27m and costs $6 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Crystal City to Baltimore, including transfers.
Crystal City to Baltimore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Crystal City to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Baltimore is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 1h 27m and costs $6 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $26 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Crystal City, VA, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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 Alexandria to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
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
Train from COLLEGE PARK MARC nb to Camden Station Marc
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard Fare
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Crystal City to Baltimore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Crystal City to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal City to Baltimore is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Crystal City to Baltimore.
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