- Must visit
The Baltimore Museum of Art
An expansive art museum with strong collections in modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a notable sculpture garden and period rooms.
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£220
Fastest journey
6 h 22 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
578 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD will cost around £220 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 32 trains that leave Boston, MA for Baltimore, MD every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 578 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 31 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.
163 Northeast Regional
87 Northeast Regional
87 Northeast Regional
135 Northeast Regional
99 Northeast Regional
2267 Acela
2259 NextGen Acela
2267 Acela
2255 NextGen Acela
2259 NextGen AcelaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 578 km
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£158 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest | £225 Average Price |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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95 Northeast Regional | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h04 | 13:14 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h59 | 13:14 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h24 | 13:24 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h19 | 13:24 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h18 | 15:30 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 9h20 | 17:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 9h14 | 17:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h12 | 15:30 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h21 | 15:21 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 8h32 | 17:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h51 | 16:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h46 | 16:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 8h27 | 17:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h16 | 15:21 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 9:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h17 | 16:37 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 9:26 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h11 | 16:37 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h27 | 17:47 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:26 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h21 | 17:47 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 Acela | 11:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h23 | 17:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 Acela | 11:20 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h18 | 17:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h06 | 18:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:46 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h00 | 18:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional | 12:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 16h46 | 5:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2 changes | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional | 12:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 16h39 | 5:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2 changes | |
137 Northeast Regional | 13:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h28 | 21:05 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 13:43 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h22 | 21:05 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h28 | 21:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h20 | 22:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 15:16 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h22 | 21:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h14 | 22:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 17:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 8h30 | 2:00 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 17:35 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 8h25 | 2:00 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
65 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 10h51 | 5:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 18:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 10h45 | 5:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD run on average 34 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 578 km distance in 6h 13m.
Distance 578 km |
Average train duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 22:51 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Baltimore, MD — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Baltimore, MD trip today.
An expansive art museum with strong collections in modern, contemporary, and historic works, plus a notable sculpture garden and period rooms.
A major science and archaeology museum with fossils, gems, a planetarium, and family-friendly exhibitions in a handsome historic building.
An engaging museum dedicated to visionary artist and neighbourhood figure Mr Imagination, filled with colourful assemblages and local creative energy.
Baltimore’s busy waterfront district with promenades, museums, harbour views, and easy access to boats, public spaces, and family attractions.
A historic neighbourhood of cobbled streets, brick rowhouses, waterfront paths, and small squares, ideal for strolling and city views.
A grand cultural district centred on landscaped squares, historic architecture, museums, and monuments. It is one of the city’s best walking areas.
Steamed blue crab coated in spice blend, usually eaten by hand. It is Baltimore’s signature warm-weather feast tied to Chesapeake Bay crabbing.
Thick crab soup enriched with cream and sweet crab meat, often seasoned with Old Bay. A classic regional dish across Baltimore and Maryland.
Rich soup of crab meat, cream and crab roe, sherry and mild seasoning. It is a traditional Chesapeake speciality strongly associated with Maryland.
Long-running fine dining restaurant known for refined Mid-Atlantic cooking, polished service and an elegant Mount Vernon atmosphere.
Casual local institution specialising in pit beef, turkey and ham sandwiches, with a no-frills roadside feel.
Waterside seafood house serving steamed crabs, crab cakes and Chesapeake favourites with harbour views and a relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for a US city. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is fairly affordable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, small change or $1 per drink is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA 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.

Most Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD trains use the South Station to Pennsylvania Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Boston, MA and Baltimore, MD train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
South 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
Back Bay Station is 1 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Back Bay 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Sorellina, Atlantic Fish Company
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Back Bay Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Back Bay Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Back Bay Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Back Bay Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Back Bay Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Copley Square Hotel, The Westin Copley Place, Fairmont Copley Plaza.
Pennsylvania Station is 1 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: The Helmand, Tapas Teatro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pennsylvania Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pennsylvania Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pennsylvania Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, The Ivy Hotel, Hotel Revival Baltimore.
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