The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
30
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 £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 30 trains that leave Washington, DC for Baltimore, MD every day 30 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 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 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.
160 Northeast Regional
154 Northeast Regional
54 Vermonter
120 Northeast Regional
118 Northeast Regional
2274 Acela
80 Carolinian
2222 Acela
2228 Acela
2252 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Omio 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 prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. 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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1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Saturday 21 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 15:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 15:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 15:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 15:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 16:07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 17:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 17:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h44 | 17:49 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 17:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h44 | 18:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 18:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 18:53 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 18:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 19:17 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2218 Acela | 19:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 19:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 19:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 20:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h34 | 20:29 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 20:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 21:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 21:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 21:47 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 22:07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 22:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 22:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 23:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 00:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 22 March | |||||
124 Northeast Regional | 00:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 01:03 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 01:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 02:05 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 02:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h49 | 02:49 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 09:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 10:01 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:01 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor | 11:13 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h37 | 11:50 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 11:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 12:10 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 12:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 12:47 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 Acela | 12:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 13:12 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 13:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 13:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 14:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 14:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD run on average 30 times per day, taking around 44m. 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 37m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Maryland Transit from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, Maryland Transit trains will get you between Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 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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