There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Sparks by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the tram from Mt. Royal / MICA to McCormick Roadtram Light Raillink
1h 58m$17–577Drive 56.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Sparkscar 56.6 mi
1h 17m$11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MDbus Washington
- Take the bus from Baltimore St & Calvert St to RIDGELY RD & KURTZ AVE wbbus CityLink RED
2h 12m$38–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Sparks is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Sparks is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at RIDGELY RD & KURTZ AVE wb via Baltimore St & Calvert St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at McCormick Road via Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Washington and Sparks is 59 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Sparks without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 58m and costs $17 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Washington to Sparks, including transfers.
Washington to Sparks bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Sparks bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Baltimore, MD station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Sparks, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington, DC to Sparks via Baltimore, MD, Baltimore St & Calvert St, and RIDGELY RD & KURTZ AVE wb in around 2h 12m.
- 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
- $12–27
- 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
Tram from Mt. Royal / MICA to McCormick Road
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Baltimore St & Calvert St to RIDGELY RD & KURTZ AVE wb
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Sparks is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Washington to Sparks.
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