Transfer Options from Washington Dulles Airport to Baltimore

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

September 17, 2021

Baltimore is a stunning coastal city located in Maryland. Known for its impressive harbour, delicious crab shacks and Civil War-era attractions, it’s an exciting and fun place to visit.

When it comes to your transfer between Washington Dulles airport (IAD) and Baltimore, you have three different options; taxi, train or bus. Taking a taxi or private Washington Dulles airport shuttle is the most convenient way to reach Baltimore, and takes half the time of the other options, but it is the most expensive at $132 USD (€112). Taking the bus will take around 2 hours and 20 minutes, but only costs $32 USD (€27). The cheapest option is taking the train, but as there is no direct train from Dulles to Baltimore, it’s also the slowest at 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€112	70min	24/7
Train	€34	150min	04:49–23:12
Bus	€54	140min	13:30–13:50

How to get from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore by taxi

The quickest and only direct way to travel from Dulles airport to Baltimore is to take a Dulles airport taxi. You won’t have to make any changes or keep an eye on your luggage, so you can relax and enjoy the 1 hour and 10-minute journey. The transfer from IAD to Baltimore will cost around $132 USD (€112) in a local taxi.

Taxi fare from Dulles airport to Baltimore

The local taxi drivers at Dulles airport don’t offer a set-rate fee for the journey from IAD to Baltimore, instead, they will use a taximeter to calculate your fee. The cost may go up depending on the level of traffic, your final destination in Baltimore, if you pass any toll roads and if you have excess luggage, but will be around $132 USD (€112).

Cost

$132 USD (€112)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

*Prices may very unless booked in advance

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Dulles airport

Where do I get it from?

You can find the long line of taxis located on the lower level of the terminal. Simply follow the “Ground Transportation or Taxi” signs and then go down the ramp at Door 2 or Door 6.

Convenience

Easily the most convenient way to travel from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore is by taxi. Not only is the journey time half that of the other modes of transport, but you will be dropped off directly at the door of your hotel in Baltimore and you can also relax knowing that your personal belongings are safe during the entire ride.

Editor’s Note

Although a Dulles airport taxi is more expensive than the other transfer options, if you split the taxi amongst 4 people, it actually costs about the same as taking the bus and is much more convenient.

Useful Tips

Taxis accept cash and most credit cards as payment.

Special assistance vehicles for people in wheelchairs are available upon request.

Pets are accepted in all Dulles airport taxis, they simply need to be held in a pet carrier during the journey.

How to get from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore by train

Unfortunately, there’s no direct train from Dulles airport to Baltimore. You will need to first take the Silver Line Express Bus to Wiehle-Reston East station and then begin your journey.

There’s also no direct train line from Wiehle-Reston East station to Baltimore, you will need to make two more changes. First, you will take the Silver Line metro to Matro Center Station, which takes 41 minutes. Next, you will take the Red Line metro to Union Station, which takes 6 minutes. Finally, you will take the train from there to Baltimore Penn Station, which takes another 40 minutes. The total journey time, not including long waits will be around 2 hours and 30 minutes.

How much is a train ticket from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore?

The total price for taking the train from Washinton Dulles airport to Baltimore is $20 USD (€17).

The Silver Line Express bus costs $5 USD (€4) one-way, the Silver Line metro costs $6 USD (€5), the Red Line metro costs $1 USD (€0.80), and the final train to Baltimore costs $8 USD (€7).

Cost

$20 USD (€17)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 30 Min.

There's a waiting time of up to 30 minutes for the train from Dulles airport to Baltimore

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Metro runs from 4:49 to 23:12 from Wiehle-Reston East station every 15 minutes.

Where do I get it from?

The Silver Line Express Bus is located just outside of Arrival Door 4 at Dulles Airport. It will be clearly marked.

The Silver Line metro can be found on the platform level of Wiehle-Reston East station. To find the Red Line metro at Metro Center station, simply follow the red circle signs marked RD to the correct platform.

Convenience

As there’s no train from Dulles to Baltimore, and there are multiple stops and changes along the train route, this is the most inconvenient transfer option. You will need to carry your luggage through multiple train stations and could have a long wait if you miss a train.

Timetables

Silver Line Express Bus

From Dulles airport to Wiehle-Reston East station

Metro from Wiehle-Reston East Station to Union Station

Train from Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station

Editor’s Note

Although taking the train from IAD to Baltimore is the cheapest option, if you're travelling on a budget, it may be worth spending the extra money and taking the bus for the added comfort and convenience.

Useful Tips

There's Wifi Available on the Silver Line Express Bus and Metro to help you pass the time.

Keep an eye on the train and metro schedules to ensure you make your connection in time.

There are multiple stops along the this journey, be sure to keep an eye on your personal belongings and check that you haven't left anything behind when exiting the trains.

How to get from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore by bus

There’s no direct bus line from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore, you will need to make a change in Washington DC. You will first catch the Megabus from Dulles airport and take this to downtown DC, then, you will take the Peter Pan or Greyhound bus from there to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal. The total journey time will be around 2 hours and 20 minutes if you don’t miss a bus.

How much is the bus from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore?

The cost of the bus from Dulles to Baltimore depends on how far in advance you book it. However, the average cost is $15 USD (€13) for the Megabus and $17 USD (€14) for the Peter Pan bus.

You can purchase your tickets at the bus station, from an automatic machine or in advance online.

Cost

$32 USD (€27)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 20 Min.

There's a waiting time of up to 4 hours for the Peter Pan bus and the Megabus only runs twice a day.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Megbus leaves Dulles airport at 13:30 and 13:50 each day. The Peter Pan bus runs from 12:00 to 20:30.

Where do I get it from?

The Megabus can be found at Curb 2A just outside of the terminal building, on the bus-only roadway. Follow the sign marked “Virginia Breeze”.

Convenience

As the Megabus only leaves twice a day (at 13:30 and 13:50), so if you land at Dulles airport after that time, you will have use another mode of transportation. This makes this transfer option extremely inconvenient for some. However, if you land just before the bus leaves, this may be a good option for a budget transfer as there’s only one change in Washington DC.

Timetables

Megabus

From Dulles airport to Washington DC

Peter Pan

From Washington to Baltimore

Editor’s Note

If you're looking for a cheap transfer option from Dulles to Baltimore and are carrying a lot of luggage, taking the bus is the best option for you. There's only one change and there's plenty of storage.

Useful Tips

There's plenty of luggage storage space underneath the bus for large pieces of luggage.

If you bought your ticket online in advance, be sure to download it before landing as you may not have WiFi and will need to show it to the driver.

Arrive to the bus stop 10 minutes before the bus departs to ensure you can get on.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a shuttle from Dulles to BWI?

There are taxis and shuttles available at Washington Dulles airport 24/7. Local taxi drivers will charge you using a taximeter based on the distance you travel, but the fare will be around $132 USD (€112). For a set-rate fee you can rely on, we suggest booking your private shuttle transfer from Dulles airport to Baltimore with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.

How do I get from Dulles airport to BWI?

There are three options when travelling from Dulles airport to Baltimore; taxi, train or bus. Taking a taxi is the quickest and most convenient option as it takes only 1 hour 10 minutes direct. However, there are cheaper and slower options such as the bus and train, which take 2 hours 20 minutes and 2 hours and 30 minutes respectively. A taxi will cost around $132 USD (€112), the train $20 USD (€17) and the bus $32 USD (€27).

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How to get from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore by taxi

Taxi fare from Dulles airport to Baltimore

Cost

$132 USD (€112)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Dulles airport

Where do I get it from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore by train

How much is a train ticket from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore?

Cost

$20 USD (€17)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 30 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Metro runs from 4:49 to 23:12 from Wiehle-Reston East station every 15 minutes.

Where do I get it from?

Convenience

Timetables

Silver Line Express Bus

From Dulles airport to Wiehle-Reston East station

Metro from Wiehle-Reston East Station to Union Station

Train from Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore by bus

How much is the bus from Washington Dulles airport to Baltimore?

Cost

$32 USD (€27)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 20 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Megbus leaves Dulles airport at 13:30 and 13:50 each day. The Peter Pan bus runs from 12:00 to 20:30.

Where do I get it from?

Convenience

Timetables

Megabus

From Dulles airport to Washington DC

Peter Pan

From Washington to Baltimore

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

Is there a shuttle from Dulles to BWI?

How do I get from Dulles airport to BWI?

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