Question 1

Is Philadelphia to Baltimore a good day-trip?

Accepted Answer

A day-trip from Philadelphia to Baltimore is very doable. The fastest bus ride between the two cities takes about an hour and 10 minutes — however, with traffic, between 1.5 and 2 hours is more typical. Because there are 25 direct buses that make this trip every day, there are tons of departure times to choose from, making it easy to build an itinerary around your schedule. The last bus of the day departs Baltimore around 11:00 p.m, allowing for a full day in the Charm City.

Question 2

Is there a train from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is Amtrak service between Philly and Baltimore — 68 daily trips, all of which are direct. Amtrak Northeast Regional offers the most options with 37 daily trips, averaging 1 hour and 16 minutes in duration. Amtrak Acela offers 22 daily routes, but the average duration is only 8 minutes faster than the Northeast Regional, and at $116, tickets average almost twice as much.
Amtrak Carolinian, Amtrak Cardinal, Amtrak Crescent, Amtrak Vermonter, Amtrak Silver Service and Amtrak Palmetto all cover this route as well, with 1-2 trips per day at various price points.

Question 3

What is the best way to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Baltimore is by bus, with tickets averaging just $11. Amtrak is about 15 to 30 minutes faster than a bus ride, but train tickets start at $42 and can soar to above $100. Nonstop flights between the two cities average about 53 minutes, and so are not much faster than either bus or train, but cost at least $200 each, if not higher.

Question 4

Is it safe to travel by bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

Our bus partners have implemented several different policies to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From limiting vehicle capacity to enhancing cleaning protocols and upgrading air filters, bus carriers are committed to maintaining a safe environment. For details on what each company is doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
Although masks are no longer required on public transportation, we stand behind CDC guidelines that encourage passengers to wear a mask over their nose and mouth while on the bus or in stations.
Please visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide for more information on all carrier policies and the latest travel advisories issued by every U.S. state, Canadian province, and European country.

Question 5

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

Question 6

What bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Philadelphia to Baltimore that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.

Question 7

How much is a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

€7.48 is the average price of a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Baltimore. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Question 8

How many bus trips to Baltimore are there per day?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Philadelphia to Baltimore every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 5 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Philadelphia to Baltimore; ticket prices start at €4.68.

Question 9

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 144 kilometers from Philadelphia to Baltimore. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 50 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Question 10

When do the earliest and latest buses leave Philadelphia?

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The first bus leaves at 03:00 and the last bus leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all buses from Philadelphia to Baltimore, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 11

Get around town with Moovit

Accepted Answer

Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Baltimore. Download here

Question 12

Where does the bus arrive in Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Baltimore.

Question 13

Where does the bus leave from in Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia has two bus stations with service to Baltimore.

Question 14

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 8 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save €19.17 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 15

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore is expected to range from  to . If you are looking to travel to Baltimore within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from . The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are  and can be found on .

Question 16

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

Traveling from Philadelphia to Baltimore by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for that route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around  whenever you decide to travel.

Question 17

Need a return trip from Baltimore to Philadelphia?

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Question 18

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.