| Cheapest price | $1.00 |
| Shortest Duration | 1h 15m |
| Trips per day | 13 |
| Bus lines | 4 |
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.
Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $11.83 was the low point for bus fares from Philadelphia to Baltimore. Buses from Baltimore to Philadelphia are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $11.83 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 9 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $8.21 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Baltimore at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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.
There are 13 scheduled buses that travel from Philadelphia to Baltimore every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 12 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 $41.00.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 2h 44m | $20.25 |
| Megabus | 10 | 1h 48m | $14.00 |
| OurBus | 2 | 1h 26m | $5.00 |
| Peter Pan Lines | 2 | 1h 54m | $6.00 |
Buses to Baltimore leave from multiple locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These are the 4 most popular bus stations:
Buses arrive in Baltimore at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Baltimore, Maryland:
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