Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for 24 Jul

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£46

Fastest journey

36 m

Average duration

36 m

Trains per day

41

Distance

57 km

Cheap tickets

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 41 trains that leave Baltimore, MD for Washington, DC every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .

The slowest trains will take 36 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.

  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
    6:040h50
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    6:54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak193 Northeast Regional
    20:350h47
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    21:22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak137 Northeast Regional
    21:070h48
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    21:55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak55 Vermonter
    21:220h42
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    22:04Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak197 Northeast Regional
    20:490h43
    Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    21:32Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach costs an average of £8.

Distance: 57 km

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£6

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Cheapest

£13

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Fastest

40m

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30m

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1h 36m

Average total duration

1h 6m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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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, Thursday 23 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Amtrak2151 NextGen Acela11:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h39
12:01 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak185 Northeast Regional12:07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h45
12:52 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2113 NextGen Acela12:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h38
12:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2155 NextGen Acela13:28 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h36
14:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak95 Northeast Regional13:29 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h38
14:07 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak119 Northeast Regional14:04 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h42
14:46 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2115 NextGen Acela14:16 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h42
14:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak125 Northeast Regional14:28 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h43
15:11 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak131 Northeast Regional15:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h46
15:48 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2159 NextGen Acela15:24 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h39
16:03 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak171 Northeast Regional15:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h52
16:27 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2119 NextGen Acela16:34 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h40
17:14 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak93 Northeast Regional16:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h46
17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak19 Crescent17:00 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h50
17:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak97 Silver Meteor17:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h48
18:23 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2165 Acela17:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h36
18:18 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak85 Northeast Regional17:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h47
18:39 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2123 Acela18:37 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h36
19:13 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak173 Northeast Regional18:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h47
19:38 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak129 Northeast Regional19:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h43
20:03 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2127 NextGen Acela20:23 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h40
21:03 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak193 Northeast Regional20:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h47
21:22 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak197 Northeast Regional20:49 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h43
21:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak137 Northeast Regional21:07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h48
21:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak55 Vermonter21:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h42
22:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2171 Acela21:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h36
22:18 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2131 NextGen Acela22:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h38
23:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak175 Northeast Regional22:40 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h41
23:21 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Friday 24 July
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional6:04 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h50
6:54 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak151 Northeast Regional6:10 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h48
6:58 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak111 Northeast Regional7:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h46
8:22 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak181 Northeast Regional8:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h40
9:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2103 NextGen Acela8:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h36
9:11 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak89 Palmetto8:49 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h52
9:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak113 Northeast Regional9:07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h46
9:53 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak51 Cardinal9:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h41
10:17 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2107 Acela9:54 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h36
10:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak79 Carolinian10:15 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h49
11:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak183 Northeast Regional10:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h44
11:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak2109 NextGen Acela10:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h40
11:22 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect
Amtrak141 Northeast Regional11:00 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
0h41
11:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC0 changesdirect

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Amtrak as well as Amtrak or Maryland Transit offer trains services from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC?

The best time to book your train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
57 km
Average train duration
40m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
32
Direct trains
32
Fastest train
40m
First train
0:01
Last train
23:56
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
77 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Amtrak, Maryland Transit from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, 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.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
£5
Amtrak frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

Maryland Transit

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
£8
Maryland Transit frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC train

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC covers a distance of 57 km and takes approximately 40m. Trains run 32 per day.
The train distance from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is 57 km.
The first train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC departs at 23:56.
Trains from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC run approximately 32 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.
Yes, there is a direct train between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. The service operates 32 times per day, provided by Amtrak, Amtrak, Maryland Transit.
To get from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.
The train station in Baltimore, MD that goes to Washington, DC is Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD, and it arrives at Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is by train, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC offers limited scenic views, primarily comprising urban and suburban landscapes, with occasional glimpses of the natural scenery along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC is feasible. The journey takes 40m and covers 57 km. Trains run 32 times per day.
In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighbourhood, visit the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Centre. Best sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.
For a comprehensive experience of Washington, DC, plan to spend about three to four days. This allows time to visit major attractions such as the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and the US Capitol.
Yes, you can take the train from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC

Most Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC trains use the Pennsylvania Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Baltimore
Arrival train stations in Washington

Which Baltimore, MD station do trains to Washington, DC leave from?

Trains from Baltimore, MD to Washington, DC leave from Pennsylvania Station. The station is 2 km from Baltimore, MD city centre at 1500 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
Pennsylvania Station1500 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA+1 410-291-4165WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Pennsylvania Station from Baltimore city centre

Pennsylvania Station is 1 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus51, 95, 103, CityLink BLUE, CityLink GREEN, CityLink SILVER · 9m · £2 · every ~22 min
CityLink GREEN, CityLink SILVER, 51, 95, 103, CityLink ORANGE · 10m · £2 · every ~22 min
TramLight Raillink · 9m · £3 · every ~4 min

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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