jealdaka Posted September 13, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Is there more than one type of train between Baltimore and DC? If so, what are the differences? We will have luggage one way but not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jealdaka Posted September 13, 2008 Author #2 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I've partially answered my question but need more. It appears that MARC only runs in the mornings and late afternoons. What if you need something midday to DC and then back later in the evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJ Posted September 13, 2008 #3 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Depending on your need for quick travel or not, there's a few options between Washington and Baltimore. Amtrak operates all day long, albeit at higher fares than MARC. You've also got Greyhound Lines, Peter Pan Bus Lines, and Capitol Trailways. For a slower, but much less expensive trip, you can use a combination of WMATA and MTA local transit services. From Washington use the Metro green line to the last station, Greenbelt. Transfer to WMATA express bus route B30 nonstop to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, and alight at the second bus stop (Terminal E). Transfer once more, this time to the MTA light rail line into Baltimore. For details see: Amtrak www.amtrak.com Greyhound Lines www.greyhound.com Peter Pan Bus Lines www.peterpanbus.com Capitol Trailways www.capitoltrailways.com Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority www.wmata.com Maryland Transit Administration www.mtamaryland.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompeter Posted September 18, 2008 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2008 To answer your question further, only the MARC service from inner harbor runs on rush hour schedule. MARC service from Penn Station in Bal runs hourly from early AM to approx 10PM. Penn station is approx 10-12 blocks from inner harbor. Also less than half the price of Amtrak. All MARC service M-F only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNYPlateMan Posted September 19, 2008 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2008 If you are doing the trip Mon-Fri go for MARC service. It's cheaper and more of a local experience, as you will be with tons of commuters. Amtrak can be pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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