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BWI Airport rail station to Union Station by public transit

MARC Penn Line to Union Station.

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The fastest public transit trip from BWI Airport rail station to Union Station takes about 43 minutes on a weekday morning: MARC Penn Line.

Route options

RouteTimeTransfersWalking
MARC Penn Line (Cheapest)47 min00.3 mi

Step by step (fastest route)

  1. Walk about 2 minutes to BWI Airport.
  2. Take the MARC Penn Line toward Washington from BWI Airport to Union Station (about 36 minutes, 3 stops).
  3. Walk about 5 minutes to Union Station.

Computed from published schedules for a weekday at 10 a.m. and updated daily. Times change with the time of day, weekends and service changes: use the live planner for your trip.

Fare

MARC costs $8 one way between BWI and Union Station; buy before boarding to avoid a $5 surcharge. A free shuttle links the terminal and the rail station. See the BWI guide.

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Common questions

How long does it take from BWI Airport rail station to Union Station by public transit?

About 43 minutes on a weekday morning by MARC Penn Line, including walking and waiting for connections.