There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
1h 31m$24–610Drive 106.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI)car 106.7 mi
2h 6m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
3h 25m$56–137Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)106.7 mi
2h 6mFly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PHL - BWI
2h 21m$58–464Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
3h 53m$89–1,211
Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $24 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Baltimore via Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 107 miles. The road distance is 107.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI), including transfers.
Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $470 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Philadelphia to Baltimore Airport (BWI).
There are 377+ hotels available in Baltimore Airport (BWI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia and Baltimore Airport (BWI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.