There are 5 ways to get from Maryland to National Zoological Park by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 34m$4–557Bus via 17 St NW+I St NW
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DCbus Washington
1h 50m$15–30Drive 38.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to National Zoological Parkcar 38.5 mi
53 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore to National Zoological Parktaxi 38.5 mi
53 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Union Stationbus New York
1h 56m$9–23
Maryland to National Zoological Park by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to National Zoological Park is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Maryland to National Zoological Park is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Baltimore, MD and arriving at Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NW via 17 St NW+I St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Maryland and National Zoological Park is 45 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to National Zoological Park without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $4 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Maryland to National Zoological Park, including transfers.
Maryland to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Baltimore, MD station.
Maryland to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Maryland to National Zoological Park is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $4 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via 17 St NW+I St NW, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–26 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC twice daily. Tickets cost $12–28 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
- $12–26
- 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
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Baltimore to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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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More Questions & Answers
Maryland to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
Maryland to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to National Zoological Park is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Maryland to National Zoological Park.
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