The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
34
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 £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 34 trains that leave Washington, DC for Baltimore, MD every day 34 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 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 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.
170 Northeast Regional
130 Northeast Regional
56 Vermonter
186 Northeast Regional
196 Northeast Regional
2162 Acela
2166 Acela
2172 Acela
2168 Acela
2108 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 36m. 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 £9.
Distance: 57 km
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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, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 11:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 12:01 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 12:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 13:10 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor | 12:53 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h37 | 13:30 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 13:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 13:47 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 Acela | 13:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 14:12 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h36 | 14:56 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 15:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 15:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 15:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 16:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 16:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 17:07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 18:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 18:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 18:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 19:01 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 18:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h44 | 19:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 19:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 19:53 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 20:17 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2262 Acela | 20:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 20:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 20:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 20:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
122 Northeast Regional | 20:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h34 | 21:19 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 22:06 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2222 Acela | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 22:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 22:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 22:47 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 22:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 23:02 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2224 Acela | 23:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h33 | 23:33 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 23:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 23:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
104 Northeast Regional | 23:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 00:22 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 December | |||||
2226 Acela | 00:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 00:50 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 00:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 01:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 01:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 02:03 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 02:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 02:55 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 03:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h49 | 03:49 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 36m. 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 39m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 39m |
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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