The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price on Sep 07
€6
Average ticket price on Sep 07
€40
Fastest journey on Sep 07
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
30 m
Trains on Sep 07
38
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 €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 38 trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD, including 38 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest trains will take 30 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.
160 Northeast Regional5:20 AM0h36Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:56 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€61One-way0 transfers
162 Northeast Regional6:16 AM0h41Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:57 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€61One-way0 transfers
54 Vermonter7:28 AM0h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:08 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€61One-way0 transfers
158 Northeast Regional6:15 PM0h42Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:57 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€151One-way0 transfers
100 Northeast Regional7:27 PM0h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:05 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€151One-way0 transfers
2252 Acela6:40 AM0h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:10 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€451One-way0 transfers
2258 NextGen Acela12:52 PM0h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:22 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€801One-way0 transfers
2208 Acela9:40 AM0h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:10 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€801One-way0 transfers
2228 NextGen Acela9:05 PM0h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:35 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€451One-way0 transfers
2256 NextGen Acela10:55 AM0h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:25 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD€451One-way0 transfers
Travel 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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 57 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Carolinian | 5:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 6:02 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 6:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 6:57 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2224 NextGen Acela | 6:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 7:29 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 7:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h39 | 8:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2226 NextGen Acela | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 8:34 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 8:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 9:03 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 9:21 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 10:01 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h49 | 10:49 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 7 | |||||
160 Northeast Regional | 5:20 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h36 | 5:56 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 6:16 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 6:57 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 6:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 7:10 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 7:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 8:08 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2254 Acela | 7:46 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h34 | 8:20 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 8:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 8:42 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 9:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 9:51 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2208 Acela | 9:40 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 10:10 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 9:58 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h37 | 10:35 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 10:12 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 10:54 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 NextGen Acela | 10:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 11:25 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 12:07 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2212 NextGen Acela | 11:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 12:23 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 12:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 12:56 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 12:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 1:22 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 1:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 1:57 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2216 Acela | 1:51 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 2:24 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 2:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 2:53 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 2:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 3:11 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2260 NextGen Acela | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 3:28 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 3:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 3:43 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
122 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h34 | 4:09 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 NextGen Acela | 3:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h36 | 4:21 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 4:17 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 4:58 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2222 NextGen Acela | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 5:32 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 5:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 6:02 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 43m. 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 36m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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
Most Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD trains use the Union Station to Pennsylvania Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Baltimore, MD leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Which Baltimore, MD station do trains from Washington, DC arrive at?
Getting to Pennsylvania Station from Baltimore city centre
Pennsylvania Station is 1 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
Pennsylvania Station train station facilities and services
Pennsylvania Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Helmand, Tapas Teatro
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pennsylvania Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pennsylvania Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pennsylvania Station: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, The Ivy Hotel, Hotel Revival Baltimore.
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