The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£170
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
36
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 £170 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 36 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 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 20 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.
85 Northeast Regional10:207h31South Station, Boston, MA17:51Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£441One-way0 changes
175 Northeast Regional15:157h24South Station, Boston, MA22:39Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£441One-way0 changes
137 Northeast Regional13:377h28South Station, Boston, MA21:05Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£441One-way0 changes
173 Northeast Regional11:407h05South Station, Boston, MA18:45Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£441One-way0 changes
85 Northeast Regional10:267h25Back Bay station, Boston, MA17:51Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£441One-way0 changes
2151 NextGen Acela5:056h14Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:19Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£2481One-way0 changes
2155 NextGen Acela7:056h17Back Bay station, Boston, MA13:22Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£3001One-way0 changes
2165 Acela11:206h18Back Bay station, Boston, MA17:38Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£2481One-way0 changes
2151 NextGen Acela5:006h19South Station, Boston, MA11:19Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£2481One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela9:056h20Back Bay station, Boston, MA15:25Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD£3001One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD
Omio 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 £65.
Distance: 578 km
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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* |
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Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Monday 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
67 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 11h17 | 6:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 18:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 11h11 | 6:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 30 June | |||||
2151 NextGen Acela | 5:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h19 | 11:19 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 5:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h14 | 11:19 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h08 | 13:18 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h03 | 13:18 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h22 | 13:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h17 | 13:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 9h24 | 17:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h18 | 15:30 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 9h18 | 17:36 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+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 8h36 | 17:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h55 | 16:55 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h25 | 15:25 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h50 | 16:55 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h20 | 15:25 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:05 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 8h31 | 17:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 1 change | |
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 | 7h31 | 17:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:26 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h25 | 17:51 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 | 7h05 | 18:45 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:46 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h59 | 18:45 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 12:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 17h12 | 6:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 2 changes | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 12:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 17h05 | 6:02 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 | 6h32 | 21:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 7h24 | 22:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 15:16 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h26 | 21:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 7h18 | 22:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD
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 |
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FAQs: Boston, MA to Baltimore, MD train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Baltimore, MD
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, restrooms
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
- 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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