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BWI - Baltimore / Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport |
Official Airport Website: www.bwiairport.com Distance to Downtown: 10.2 miles (16.4 km) - Baltimore 31.9 miles (51.3 km) - Washington DC Annual Passenger Volume: 21.2 million (2006) |
TRANSIT FLY Review: Located in between the two major Northeast cities of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington DC, Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) offers many public transportation options allowing passengers from all over the Chesapeake region to access its Terminals. One of our favorite transit options at BWI Airport is the direct connection to the Airport Terminals via the MTA (Maryland Transit Administration) Light Rail to and from Downtown Baltimore. For Washington D.C. access the BWI Airport Rail Station serves Amtrak and MARC trains going to Union Station and the Washington METRO B30 Express Bus allows passengers direct access to the DC Metro rail system. |
BWI Airport Shuttle Options |
BWI Airport Train Options |
BWI Airport Taxi Options |
BWI Airport Bus Options |
BWI Airport Parking Options |
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Destination Guide Camden Yards Station Downtown Baltimore (Convention Ctr.) University Ctr. / Baltimore Street University of Baltimore / Mt. Royal Baltimore Penn Station (xfer to Amtrak) Lutherville Hunt Valley |
Fares $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 |
Approx. Travel Time 26 mins. 28 mins. 30 mins. 37 mins. 47 mins. 57 mins. 1hr. 16 mins. |
MTA MARC Train (Commuter Rail Service) Official MARC Train Website: www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/ Direct Airport Service: NO* *MARC Service is to/from the BWI Airport Rail Station. From the train station MARC offers a shuttle bus to the BWI Baltimore / Washington International Airport Terminals (FREE / 5-10 mins.). Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday: no weekend service Sunday: no weekend service Frequency: FAIR* *Every 45-60 mins. weekdays Exact Change Required: NO* *TVM's(Ticket Vending Machines) make change Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *TVM's accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *The Shuttle Bus from the BWI Airport Rail Station runs frequently and only takes 5-10 mins to reach the Airport Terminals. Where to Catch: Passengers should proceed to the lower level baggage claim area and then take the free Shuttle Bus to the "BWI Airport Rail Station". |
Destination Guide -from BWI Airport Rail Station Northbound trains: -Baltimore Penn Station Southbound trains: -Bowie State University -New Carrolton METRO Station -Washington DC Union Station |
Destination Guide Downtown Baltimore Columbia, MD Annapolis New Carrolton Metro Silver Spring, MD Downtown Washington DC Washington National Airport Dulles International Airport |
Fares* $30-34 $38-42 $35-40 $60-65 $70-75 $75-85 $85-100 $130-140 |
*Fares/Times shown are approximate and do NOT include any required gratuity. |
Parking Option Hourly Garage Express Parking Daily Garage Long Term Off Airport Private Co. Greenbelt Metro Station* MTA Light Rail Stations** |
Rates: Hourly / Daily |
Connection to Terminals YES - Walkable NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Take METRO Rail NO - Take MTA Light Rail |
Official BWI Parking Website: http://www.bwiairport.com/directions_parking/parking_info/ |
$4 $3 $2 $1 N/A N/A N/A |
$20 $14 $10 $8 $6-10 $4.25 FREE |
Destination Guide Downtown Baltimore Washington DC New Carrolton Metro Station Annapolis Easton Cambridge Salisbury |
Fares* (add'l passengers) $19-21 (+ $12) $35 (+ $12) $31 (+ $12) $33 (+ $12) $38 (+ $29) $55 (+ $35) $58 (+ $37) |
Destination Guide to/from BWI Airport Stops: -BWI Airport Stop #1 -BWI Airport Stop #2 --- express bus to --- -Greenbelt Metro Rail Station |
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BWI Airport Transportation Options: |
Shuttle Companies Serving BWI: -Bay Runner Shuttle (410) 334-6440 - www.bayrunners.com -SmartRide, Inc. (301) 866-1800 - www.smartrideinc.com -SuperShuttle (800) BLUE-VAN - www.supershuttle.com -The Airport Shuttle, Inc. (800) 776-0323 - www.theairportshuttle.com Frequency: GOOD* *Varies by provider Reservation Required: YES* *Varies by provider (some providers offer direct pick-up) Credit Cards Accepted: Varies by provider* Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at BWI Baltimore / Washington International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. |
MTA LIGHT RAIL (Maryland Transit Administration) Official MTA Light Rail Website: www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/schedule/ Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon-Friday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am -7:00 pm Frequency: VERY GOOD* *Every 20 mins. during PEAK times Exact Change Required: NO* *TVM's(Ticket Vending Machines) make change Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: EXCELLENT* *BWI Airport has an excellent direct connection between the airport terminals and the BWI Airport Light Rail Station. Where to Catch: Passengers should proceed to the lower level baggage claim area and then follow the signs to the "Airport Light Rail" station. The MTA Light Rail Station is directly adjacent to the "International Arrivals" area and closet to Terminal "E". |
Approx. Travel Time 24 mins. 14 mins. 21 mins. 35 mins. |
Fares $4.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 |
NOTE - TVM's (Ticket Vending Machines) and the ability to purchase MARC tickets with credit cards is only available at the following stations: Washington Union Station, New Carrolton, BWI Airport, and Baltimore Penn Station. |
AMTRAK (Regional and National Rail Service) Official AMTRAK Website: www.amtrak.com Direct Airport Service: NO* *AMTRAK service is to/from the BWI Airport Rail Station. From the train station MARC offers a shuttle bus to the BWI Baltimore / Washington International Airport Terminals (FREE / 5-10 mins.). Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 6:00 am - 11:55 pm Saturday: 6:00 am - 11:45 pm Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:45 pm Frequency: GOOD* *Every 30-45 mins. weekday *Every 45-60 mins. weekdend Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *TVM's accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, many others Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *The Shuttle Bus to/from the BWI Airport Rail Station runs frequently and only takes 5-10 mins to reach the Airport Terminals. Where to Catch: Passengers should proceed to the lower level baggage claim area and then take the free Shuttle Bus to the "BWI Airport Rail Station". |
Destination Guide -from BWI Airport Rail Station Northbound trains: -Baltimore Penn (BAL) -Philadelphia 30th St. (PHL) -Wilmington, DE (WIL) Southbound trains: -New Carrolton (NCR) -Washington DC Union Station -Alexandria, VA (ALX) -Fredericksburg, VA (FBG) |
Approx. Travel Time 12-14 mins. 74-90 mins. 57-70 mins. |
Fares $12/17/25 $37-87 $33-68 |
*FARES and Travel Times vary depending upon type of train. BWI Airport Rail Station is served by AMTRAK's Acela, Regional, and Northeast Corridor trains. AMTRAK also offers discounts off standard fares for Seniors and members of: AAA, AARP, NARP, Student Advantage. |
$12/17 $12/17/30 $33 $37 |
13-18 mins. 30-35 mins. 75-90 mins. 2 hrs. 15 mins |
Destination Guide to/from Greenbelt METRO Station -Fort Totten (xfer to Red Line) -Mt.Vernon/ 7th St. / Conv Ctr. -Gallery Place / Chinatown -L'Enfant Plaza -Navy Yard / Nationals Ballpark -Branch Ave (end of line) |
Approx. Travel Time 12 mins. 23 mins. 26 mins. 36 mins. 40 mins. 55 mins. |
Fares $2.65 $3.50 $3.65 $3.80 $4.00 $4.50 |
METRO RAIL (Washington DC Metropolitan Trans. Authority) Official Website: www.wmata.com Direct Airport Service: NO Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 5:00 am - 12:00 am Fri- Sat: 7:00 am - 3:00 am Sunday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am Frequency: EXCELLENT Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *At select METRO vending machines Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: FAIR* *Using METRO rail to get to/from BWI International Airport requires the use of the B30 Express Metrobus. Passengers should factor in an additional 40-80 mins for the bus as travel and wait time. Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at BWI Baltimore / Washington International Airport should follow signs the "B30 Express METROBUS". The B30 METRO Bus Express takes approximately 35 mins and will deliver passengers directly to the GREENBELT METRO Station (METRO Green Line). From the Greenbelt METRO Station passengers can access the entire Washington DC area METRO rail system. |
Taxi Companies Serving BWI: Many Available (for more infomation call 410-859-1100) Official BWI Baltimore/Washington Airport TAXI info website: www.bwiairport.com/ground_transportation/taxi_and_private_car Frequency: GOOD Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical) Fare Determined by: Taxi Meter Exact Change Required: NO (Taxi drivers make change for small bills) Credit Cards Accepted: NO* *Varies by Taxi company Luggage Surcharge?: NO Add'l Tolls/ Fees?: Where to Catch: Outside of Baggage Claim on the "Arrivals" Lower Level at the airport roadway. |
METRO Express Bus #B30 (BWI Airport Express) Official Website: www.wmata.com METRO Express Bus #30B - PDF Route Schedule + Route Map: www.wmata.com/timetables/md/B30.pdf Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 10:45 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 10:45 pm Sunday: 9:30 am - 10:45 pm Exact Change Required: YES (Cash Fares require exact change, but SmarTrip cards are accepted) Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: GOOD* *Every 40 mins. during entire schedule Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *The METRO B30 Express Bus offers a great value by providing reliable service to/from BWI International Airport to Greenbelt Metro Station in under 40 minutes. Where to Catch: The B30 Metrobus makes 2 stops at BWI Airport and boards on the "Arrivals" Lower Level roadway outside of baggage claim at each stop. Stop #1 serves: Southwest / American / Delta Airlines / Continental Stop #2 serves: All other Airlines |
$3.10* |
32 mins (from stop #2) |
*The B30 Metro Express Bus fare is $3.10 for CASH and $3.00 for SmarTrip magnetic debit card users. |
Destination Guide Westbound from BWI Airport -Arundel Mills Mall Eastbound from BWI Airport -Patapsco Light Rail Station |
Fares $1.60 $1.60 |
Approx. Travel Time 22 mins. 30 mins. |
MTA #17 BUS (Maryland Transit Administration) Official MTA website: www.mtamaryland.com/index.cfm Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 11:30 pm* Saturday: 6:30 am - 11:45 pm Sunday: 6:30 am - 11:50 pm *One late night bus picksup @ BWI Airport at 3:25 am and proceeds to the UM Transit Center in Baltimore. Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: FAIR* *Every 45 mins. Weekdays Every 60 mins. Weekends Overall Ease of Use: FAIR* *The MTA Bus #17 is a great option for experienced travelers. Where to Catch: The MTA route #17 Bus on the "Arrivals" lower level roadway outside of baggage claim. |
Destination Guide from BWI Airport Arrivals Level -BWI Airport Rail Station (MARC / Amtrak) -Arundel Mills -Dorsey MARC Station (MARC Camden Line) -Columbia Mall |
Fares $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 |
Approx. Travel Time 3 mins. 24 mins. 42 mins. 95 mins. |
Howard Transit (Silver Route) Official Howard Transit website: www.howardtransit.com/routes/Default.asp Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 7:18 am - 10:55 pm Saturday: 8:55 am - 10:55 pm Sunday: 10:55 am - 6:55 pms Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: FAIR* *Every 60 mins. entire schedule Overall Ease of Use: FAIR Where to Catch: The Howard Transit Silver Route Bus picksup on the "Arrivals" lower level roadway outside of baggage claim. |
Destination Guide from BWI Airport Arrivals Level -Arundel Mills -Cromwell Station (MTA Light Rail) -Navy Stadium Kiss and Ride) -Spa Road Transfer Point (Annapolis) |
Fares $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 |
Annapolis Transit Route # C-60 (North Star) Official Annapolis Transit Route Map: www.annapolis.gov/info.asp?page=6763 Route # C-60 info website: www.annapolis.gov/info.asp?page=3274 Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday:no serivce Sunday: no service Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: BELOW AVERAGE* *Every 2 hrs. - no weekend service Overall Ease of Use: FAIR Where to Catch: The Howard Transit Silver Route Bus picksup on the "Arrivals" lower level roadway outside of baggage claim. |
*Passengers who desire to park Long-term at the Greenbelt Metro Station must have a SmarTrip magnetic debit card ahead of time. For details visit: www.wmata.com **Passengers can park for FREE at specific MTA Light Rail Stations and then take trains directly to the BWI Airport Light Rail Station, which has a direct connection to the BWI Baltimore/Washington International Airport Terminals. For details visit: www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/parking/ |
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