What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes?

The fastest way to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and The Preakness Stakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to The Preakness Stakes. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at PARK HEIGHTS AVE & BELVEDERE AVE fs nb via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and Reisterstown Rd & Liberty Heights Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Washington to The Preakness Stakes?

The distance between Washington and The Preakness Stakes is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to The Preakness Stakes without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes without a car is to train and line 85 bus which takes 2h and costs $4 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to The Preakness Stakes bus from?

Washington to The Preakness Stakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Washington to The Preakness Stakes bus arrive?

Washington to The Preakness Stakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Can I drive from Washington to The Preakness Stakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to The Preakness Stakes is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Washington to The Preakness Stakes.

Where can I stay near The Preakness Stakes?

There are 389+ hotels available in The Preakness Stakes.

Washington to The Preakness Stakes - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to The Preakness Stakes by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train, line 85 bus
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1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the bus from North Ave Light Rail Bus Loop to PARK HEIGHTS AVE & BELVEDERE AVE fs nbbus 85
2h
$4–556
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb to Mondawmin Metro Stationbus 26
2h 14m
$10–23
Drive 41.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to The Preakness Stakescar 41.8 mi
1h 1m
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to The Preakness Stakestaxi 41.8 mi
1h 1m
$120–150

Washington to The Preakness Stakes by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 45.7 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and The Preakness Stakes, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to The Preakness Stakes via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Mondawmin Metro Station, Reisterstown Rd & Liberty Heights Ave, and PARK HEIGHTS AVE & BELVEDERE AVE fs nb in around 2h 14m.

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