- 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 on 19 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 8 m
Trains on 19 Sept
28
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 28 trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD, including 28 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
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2207 Acela
2203 Acela
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163Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 £8, while a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 144 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 0m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 47m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£8 vs £18). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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141 | 9:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 11:04 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 Acela | 10:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 11:19 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
185 | 10:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 12:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2113 Acela | 11:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 12:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
95 | 12:01 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 13:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 Acela | 12:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 13:24 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
119 | 12:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 14:08 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2115 Acela | 13:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 14:14 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
125 | 13:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h24 | 14:31 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
131 | 13:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 14:56 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 Acela | 14:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 15:24 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
171 | 14:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 15:33 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
93 | 15:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h16 | 16:45 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
19 | 15:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 16:53 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 Acela | 15:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 16:57 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
97 | 16:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 17:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
85 | 16:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 17:53 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2123 Acela | 17:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 18:33 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
173 | 17:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 18:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
129 | 18:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 19:12 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2127 Acela | 19:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 20:25 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
193 | 19:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 20:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
197 | 19:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 20:48 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
137 | 19:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 21:10 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
55 | 20:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 21:21 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 21:44 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2131 Acela | 21:09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 22:18 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
175 | 21:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 22:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
65 | 4:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h16 | 5:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
151 | 4:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 6:14 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
109 | 7:06 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 8:23 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2203 Acela | 7:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 8:30 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
89 | 7:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 8:43 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2207 Acela | 8:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 9:26 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
79 | 8:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 10:09 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
101 | 9:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 10:34 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
153 | 9:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 10:48 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. 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 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trains use the 30th Street Station to Pennsylvania Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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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