Transfer to/from - Baltimore airport (BWI)

Transportation

Train

A light rail service operated by MTA (Tel +1 410 539 5000) departs from the lower level of concourse E to downtown Baltimore (30 minutes, USD2.00), Timonium and Hunt Valley, connecting to Penn Station. It operates Monday through Friday between 4:45 am and 0:40 am, Saturday from 5:05 am to 0:45 am and Sunday from 10:35 am to 8:40 pm.

Amtrak trains (Tel +1 800 872 7245) to Washington DC, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Alexandria can be boarded at the Amtrak/MARC Station, which is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service.

MARC trains (Tel +1 866 743 3682) travel from the airport to Washington DC, Baltimore and Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, Harford and Cecil counties. Free shuttles depart from outside the baggage claim area, on the lower level of the terminal.

Taxi

Taxi stands are located outside the baggage claim area (lower level of the terminal), next to gates 5 and 13. There you will find vehicles from BWI Airport Taxi (Tel +1 410 859 1100), the airport's exclusive provider. The fare to downtown Baltimore is about USD35.00 (15-25 minutes) and to Washington USD90.00 (45 min.).

Ride-sharing

Lyft and Uber pick up and drop off customers on the outer curbside of the terminal, on the upper (Departures) level, between gates 5-12. You can use the walkways next to gates 5, 8 and 12 to get to the outer curbside.

Rent a Car

Shuttle services

BayRunner Shuttle (Tel +1 410 912 6000 / 301 898 2571 / 855 229 7867) offers shared minibuses to destinations in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Salisbury, Cambridge, Easton, Kent Island, Grantsville, Frostburg, Cumberland, Hancock, Hagerstown and Frederick.

In addition, courtesy shuttle buses connect the different sectors of the airport, nearby hotels and the Amtrak/MARC station.

Public buses

County Connector (Tel +1 410 859 1000) connects the airport to Live! Casino & Hotel, Arundel Mills Mall, Arundel Preserve, Dorchester Woods, Mathison Way and the Amtrak/MARC station at BWI.

MTA (Tel +1 410 539 5000) operates bus 75, which travels to Parkway Center, Arundel Mills Mall, Airport 100 Park and the Patapsco train station. Travel time is 40 min. and the ticket costs USD2.00.

Line 201 departs Monday through Friday between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm and weekends from 5:15 am to 11:00 pm. It serves Gaithersburg Park & Ride, Shady Grove Metro Station, Georgia Avenue Park & Ride, Burtonsville Park & Ride and Arundel Mills Mall. The stops at the airport are at the train station and Concourses A and E.

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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