How to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore
3 ways, 144 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 23m | $21–76 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 44m | $13–17 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 44m | $250–345 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:11 → 10:051h 54m · 1 changeSEPTA T4$22–61
- 08:11 → 09:491h 38m · 2 changesSEPTA T4$22–61
- 08:15 → 09:401h 25m · directAmtrak 51$33–76
- 08:18 → 10:282h 10m · directAmtrak 2107$21–60
- 08:18 → 10:171h 59m · 1 changeAmtrak 2107$21–61
- 08:18 → 10:161h 58m · 2 changesAmtrak 2107$21–61
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 23m door to door. The straight-line distance is 144 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $13. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Baltimore?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 23m. Fares run $21–76 across classes.
- How far is Baltimore from Philadelphia by road?
- About 157 km, roughly 2h 44m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $13–17; tolls and parking are extra.