The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
25
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 25 trains that leave Washington, DC for Baltimore, MD every day 25 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 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 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.
170 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
172 Northeast Regional
184 Northeast Regional
2166 Acela
2168 Acela
2122 Acela
2124 Acela
80 CarolinianTravel 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 £4. 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 £4, 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, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
170 Northeast Regional | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h37 | 10:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 12:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2104 Acela | 13:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h35 | 13:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 13:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 13:50 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h45 | 14:35 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 15:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 16:16 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 17:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 17:45 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2166 Acela | 18:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h29 | 18:29 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 18:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 19:05 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 19:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 19:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 20:17 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 20:36 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 21:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 21:44 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 22:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 22:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 22:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h32 | 22:47 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2122 Acela | 22:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h30 | 23:00 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 23:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h38 | 23:48 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 23:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 00:16 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 5 February | |||||
192 Northeast Regional | 00:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h40 | 00:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 00:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h41 | 01:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
186 Northeast Regional | 01:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 02:12 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 02:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h42 | 02:57 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 £4 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 £4 |
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 £4. 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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