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How to get fromWashington DC to BWI Airportby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to BWI Airport by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Upper Level Terminal - Concourse Ebus bus
    1h 18m
    $4–554

  2. Drive  32.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to BWI Airportcar car 32.3 mi
    43 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington DC to BWI Airporttaxi taxi 32.3 mi
    43 min
    $95–120

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O / ...
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    1h 32m
    $4–13

Washington DC to BWI Airport by foot, subway, train, and bus

Calendar474Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and BWI Airport, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington DC to BWI Airport. However, you can walk to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to BWI Thurgood Marshall, walk to BWI Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Upper Level Terminal - Concourse E. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington DC to BWI Airport in around 43 min.

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