Washington to Baltimore by train
Baltimore lies 57 km (36 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 46 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 70 km (43 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Washington | Baltimore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 585,708 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Camden Station, West Baltimore, Mount Royal Station |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 21201–21298 |
Where to book trains from Washington to Baltimore
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Staying in Baltimore
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore. Of the 165 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 5 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 66,519 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Baltimore from Washington?
57 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington; by road roughly 70 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Baltimore by train?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Baltimore?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Baltimore?
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.