{"id":4471,"date":"2023-02-16T12:25:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T17:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/?p=4471"},"modified":"2023-02-16T12:29:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T17:29:17","slug":"visiting-baltimore-by-train-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2023\/02\/16\/visiting-baltimore-by-train-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Baltimore by Train"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you want to visit Baltimore, but are worried about driving\u00a0there\u00a0or if you don\u2019t have access to a car,\u00a0the MARC train is a great option. \u00a0Here is some information on how you can enjoy visiting Baltimore via public transportation. Prices and info are accurate as of January 16, 2023. Please check the links to verify prices and schedules before you go.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting from DC to Baltimore<\/strong>
\nThe MARC Train Penn Line runs from Union Station (DC) to Baltimore Penn Station. Cost for a one-way ticket<\/a> ($7-9). Considering the cost of gas and parking in the city, if you drive, makes the train a pretty good deal. Fares & How to Purchase Ticket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

View the schedules here \u2013>\u00a0Weekend Penn Line<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Weekday Penn Line<\/a><\/strong>
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On Saturdays, there are currently running 9 trains from about 8:55 am (1st train northbound from DC) to about 9:15 pm (last train southbound from Baltimore.)\u00a0 On Sundays, there are currently running 6 trains from about 10:25 am (1st train northbound from DC) to about 6:00 pm (last train southbound from Baltimore.)\u00a0It is very important to be sure of the time of the final train back from Baltimore to DC.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Weekdays, the MARC Penn Line runs from about 5:40 am (1st train northbound from DC) to about 9:35 pm (last train southbound from Baltimore.)<\/p>\n

In our cluster area, here are your options:<\/p>\n

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  1. Take the Metro Red Line<\/a> to Union Station and get on the MARC Penn Line there.<\/li>\n
  2. Take the Metro Orange Line<\/a> to New Carrollton and get on the MARC Penn Line there.<\/li>\n
  3. Drive or take a bus to Bowie State Station (off Rt 197) and get on the MARC Penn Line there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Free Way to Get Around Baltimore\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Baltimore offers a FREE Charm City Circulator<\/strong> service that features 4 shuttle bus lines and 1 water taxi line. The shuttle buses run about every 10-20 minutes, (depending on the line). The hours are Monday-Thursday: 7 am-8 pm, Friday: 7 am-12 midnight, Saturday: 9 am-12 midnight, Sunday: 9 am-8 pm. \u00a0Visit the website here to view the maps and schedules:\u00a0Charm City Circulator\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    To visit the Inner Harbor take the Purple Line<\/span><\/strong> from Baltimore Penn Station to stop #302 \u2013\u00a0S. Calvert St. & W. Pratt St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      If you want to visit Baltimore, but are worried about driving\u00a0there\u00a0or if you don\u2019t have access to a car,\u00a0the MARC train is a great option. \u00a0Here is some information on how you can enjoy visiting Baltimore via public transportation. Prices and info are accurate as of January 16, 2023. 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