What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and BWI Rail Station?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to BWI Rail Station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station?

The distance between Washington DC and BWI Rail Station is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $4 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to BWI Rail Station train from?

Washington DC to BWI Rail Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Washington DC to BWI Rail Station train arrive?

Washington DC to BWI Rail Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at BWI Thurgood Marshall station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to BWI Rail Station is 32 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station.

Where can I stay near BWI Rail Station?

There are 361+ hotels available in BWI Rail Station.

Washington DC to BWI Rail Station - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to BWI Rail Station by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, subway, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
1h 1m
$4–552
Drive 32 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to BWI Rail Stationcar 32 mi
44 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington DC to BWI Rail Stationtaxi 32 mi
44 min
$90–120
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 12m
$4–11

Washington DC to BWI Rail Station by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 31.6 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–20 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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