The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 27 trains that leave Washington, DC for Baltimore, MD on Tue, Mar 10, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 10 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Tue, Mar 10 the slowest trains will take 34 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.
162 Northeast Regional
160 Northeast Regional
88 Northeast Regional
194 Northeast Regional
82 Northeast Regional
80 Carolinian
2252 Acela
2218 Acela
2248 Acela
2222 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD 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 44m. 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 €8.
Distance: 57 km
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Monday, March 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
106 Northeast Regional | 6:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 7:02 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 7:18 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 6:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 7:27 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 Acela | 7:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 7:32 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 7:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 8:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 7:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h37 | 8:35 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 8:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h39 | 9:04 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2222 Acela | 8:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h34 | 9:29 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 9:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 10:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 10:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 10:52 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 11:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 11:57 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 11:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 12:38 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 10 | |||||
124 Northeast Regional | 12:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 1:08 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 1:15 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 1:55 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 2:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h49 | 2:49 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 9:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 10:06 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:01 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 11:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 12:13 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 12:18 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 1:04 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h39 | 1:59 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 2:48 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 2:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 3:13 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 3:27 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 3:27 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h39 | 4:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 4:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 5:06 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 5:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 5:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD run on average 30 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 37m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Maryland Transit from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, Maryland Transit trains will get you between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD 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 Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
- 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
- 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
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