Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
30 m
Trains on 19 Sept
28
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 28 trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD, including 28 direct services.
These 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 .
The slowest trains will take 32 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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2256 Acela
2258 Acela
2208 Acela
2252 Acela
2226 AcelaOmio 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 coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 57 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £11 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 |
![]() 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 Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 4m.
The journey is about 18m faster (43m by train vs 1h 1m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£6 vs £7). 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, Maryland Transit.
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 Washington, DC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2150 Acela | 4:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 5:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
170 | 5:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h37 | 5:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2102 Acela | 5:48 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 6:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
130 | 6:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 7:03 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
172 | 7:06 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 7:48 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2104 Acela | 7:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 8:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
112 | 7:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 8:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
56 | 8:08 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h38 | 8:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2154 Acela | 8:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h34 | 9:04 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
86 | 8:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h35 | 9:30 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
182 | 9:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 10:11 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2108 Acela | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h31 | 10:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
174 | 10:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:16 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2156 Acela | 10:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 11:25 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
84 | 11:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:43 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2112 Acela | 11:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 12:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
134 | 11:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 12:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
184 | 13:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 13:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2116 Acela | 13:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h31 | 14:26 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
94 | 14:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 14:41 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
20 | 14:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 15:17 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
148 | 14:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 15:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2118 Acela | 15:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h31 | 15:56 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
176 | 15:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h36 | 16:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
178 | 15:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 16:37 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2162 Acela | 16:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h34 | 16:54 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
136 | 17:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 17:41 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2120 Acela | 17:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h31 | 17:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
80 | 17:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 18:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
196 | 18:08 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h38 | 18:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2124 Acela | 18:13 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 18:43 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
138 | 18:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 19:16 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2126 Acela | 19:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 19:33 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
192 | 19:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 19:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
90 | 19:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h39 | 20:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2128 Acela | 20:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h31 | 20:33 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
186 | 20:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 21:12 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
198 | 21:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 21:57 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
66 | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h49 | 22:49 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 0:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
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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 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.

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.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
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 storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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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