Commuting to Work in Washington DC

When you tell friends and colleagues that you're thinking of buying a home Baltimore, you will undoubtedly hear a few stories from others who have already taken the leap. A 45 mile commute may seem like quite a haul, but the 50 minute train ride from Baltimore to Washington actually gives a whole new meaning to "time management."  Instead of spending hours to drive 15 miles in suburban VA traffic, you might be reading a book, starting the day's work early or even getting in a few winks. In less than an hour you will be refreshed and ready to start your work day.

The Maryland Area Rail Commuter System (MARC) is fast, convenient, and it's inexpensive too! A monthly MARC pass costs only $175, and many employers subsidize the cost of public transportation for their employees. Hop on any of the three Baltimore City train stations (see below) or drive to a convenient park-and-ride lot. For more information about the MARC, Light Rail and bus systems,please visit MTA's official website.

MARC Train Stations

Penn Station (Penn Line)

Ticket Office: 410.291.4165
Daily 5:30am-9:30pm
1500 North Charles St.
550 Paid Parking Spaces

West Baltimore Station (Penn Line)

Franklin and Smallwood Sts.
No ticket office at this site
250 Free Parking Spaces
Please visit www.mtamaryland.com for
more information, including ticket purchasing.

Camden Station (Camden Line)

Inner Harbor and Oriole Park
Ticket Office: (410) 354-1093
M-F 5:00am-1pm, 2:30pm-9:00pm
Howard and Conway Sts.
1004 Paid Parking Spaces

Halethorpe Station

Southwestern Blvd. (US Rt.1) & Francis Ave.
No ticket office at this site
345 Free Parking Spaces
Please visit www.mtamaryland.com for
more information, including ticket purchasing.