Baltimore Transportation Options

Public Transportation

A large black motorboat in the Baltimore Harbor marked as "Baltimore Water Taxi"

Baltimore Water Taxi

The Baltimore Water Taxi offers one price for all-day, unlimited on-off service to more than 30 attractions and neighborhoods. If traveling between waterfront neighborhoods, this is the most picturesque way to get there.

Charm City Circulator

The Charm City Circulator is a free downtown bus system to help visitors and residents get around. Buses run about every 15 minutes.

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Bus, Subway and Light Rail Service

MTA bus service currently has more that 60 bus routes, which include high frequency CityLink, LocalLink and Express BusLink routes which operate from various suburbs to downtown Baltimore. In addition to bus service, MTA operates Metro SubwayLink and Light RailLink which operates in and around the downtown Baltimore area. Fares are $2.00 for one-way and $4.60 for a day pass and can be paid by CharmPass mobile fare app or cash when boarding the bus.

Taxi & Car Services

When the weather is inclement, a taxi or car service may be the quickest and easiest option. A number of ride sharing services are available in Baltimore, including Uber and Lyft. You may also schedule a pickup from traditional taxi cabs such as Yellow/Checker Cab and zTrip.

Bicycles & E-bikes

Electric scooters, and sometimes bicycles, such as Lime, Bolt, Jump and Spin are available throughout the city. For a small fee you can pick up a scooter wherever you find one and drop it at your destination. Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet and use bike lanes.

Find your way around with these resources and recommended bike routes.

Bike Baltimore (PDF)

Long Distance Bus Service

Baltimore may be reached directly by Greyhound bus from 69 cities including New York, Newark, and Philadelphia.

Amtrak Routes

Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Station is a popular stop on Amtrak’s busy Northeast corridor. The city’s secondary train station Camden Station, adjacent to the Convention Center, provides a downtown option for those commuting from Washington, D.C.

Northeast Regional Boston – Providence – New Haven – New York – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington – Richmond – Williamsburg – Norfolk

Acela Express Boston – Providence – New York – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington

Palmetto New York City – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington – Richmond – Charleston – Savannah

Vermonter Burlington – Waterbury–Stowe – Montpelier – White River Junction – Brattleboro – Northhampton – New York City – Philadelphia – Baltimore – Washington

Cardinal New York City – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington – Alexandria – Charlottesville – Charleston – Indianapolis – Chicago

Carolinian New York City – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington– Richmond – Raleigh – Durham – Greensboro – Charlotte

Crescent New York City – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington Alexandria – Charlottesville – Atlanta – Birmingham – Hattiesburg – Laurel – New Orleans

Silver Meteor New York City – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington– Richmond – Charleston – Savannah – Jacksonville – Winter Park – Orlando – West Palm Beach – Fort Lauderdale – Miami

Silver Star New York City – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Baltimore – Washington– Richmond – Raleigh – Savannah – Jacksonville – Winter Park – Orlando – Tampa – West Palm Beach – Fort Lauderdale – Miami