The cheapest and fastest trains from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 28 trains that leave Baltimore, MD for Washington, DC on Mon, Jan 19, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 19 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Mon, Jan 19 the slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
151 Northeast Regional
135 Northeast Regional
165 Northeast Regional
65 Northeast Regional
149 Northeast Regional
2275 Acela
2271 Acela
2255 Acela
2207 Acela
161 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 57 km
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Live departures
Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC trains for today, Sunday, January 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Northeast Regional | 10:39 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h50 | 11:29 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 11:10 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h48 | 11:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
109 NA | 1:19 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h42 | 2:01 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 1:48 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h48 | 2:36 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 Acela | 2:17 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h37 | 2:54 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 2:33 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h41 | 3:14 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 3:13 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h49 | 4:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h42 | 4:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 3:46 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h44 | 4:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 4:34 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h42 | 5:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 4:54 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h45 | 5:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 Acela | 5:20 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h38 | 5:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 5:41 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h43 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 6:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h42 | 7:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 8:30 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h42 | 9:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 8:56 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h45 | 9:41 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 9:47 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h42 | 10:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 9:57 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h50 | 10:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 10:32 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h48 | 11:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 10:44 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h44 | 11:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 11:46 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h46 | 12:32 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, January 19 | |||||
159 Northeast Regional | 12:49 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h48 | 1:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 1:54 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h43 | 2:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 2:09 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h41 | 2:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 2:41 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h47 | 3:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 3:49 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0h47 | 4:36 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
Trains from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC run on average 32 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 40m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Maryland Transit from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, Maryland Transit trains will get you between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Charles Street.
- The Helmand
- Tapas Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
- The Ivy Hotel
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 3: access to Light RailLink
- Light Rail: Baltimore Light RailLink
- Bus: Several MTA bus lines available
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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