Compare your options
Typical cost and journey time from BWI into downtown Washington, DC.
MARC / Amtrak train
CheapestFastestCost
About $7–9 (MARC)
Amtrak from about $15
Amtrak from about $15
Time
30–45 min to Washington Union Station
- Hours
- MARC mostly weekdays; Amtrak daily
- Where to find it
- Free shuttle from the lower level to the BWI Rail Station.
- Good to know
- For Baltimore, the light rail runs from the terminal.
Taxi
Cost
About $90–120
Time
45–75 min to DC
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Outside baggage claim, lower level.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $60–100
Time
45–75 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Rideshare pick-up on the lower level.
Our pick
BWI is often cheapest for DC trips. On weekdays MARC is a bargain; on weekends use Amtrak.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about BWI.
What's the cheapest way from BWI to downtown Washington, DC?
MARC / Amtrak train: About $7–9 (MARC) · Amtrak from about $15, taking 30–45 min to Washington Union Station.
How much is a taxi from BWI to downtown Washington, DC?
About $90–120. The ride takes 45–75 min to DC.
What hours does the MARC / Amtrak train run?
MARC mostly weekdays; Amtrak daily.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at BWI?
Rideshare pick-up on the lower level. Expect to pay about $60–100.
Where do I catch the MARC / Amtrak train?
Free shuttle from the lower level to the BWI Rail Station.
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