MARC Train from Union Station to BWI?

Submitted by themetalhawk t3_zwmrs4 in baltimore

Hi, due to the Southwest meltdown I am likely flying in tomorrow into DCA even though my car is parked outside of BWI. I am a arriving in mid/late afternoon and worried an uber from DCA to BWI is going to be a 2 hour excursion. Wondering the feasibility of going to Union Station, then taking the MARC train to BWI (I guess there is a stop nearby with a shuttle??). Has anyone done this before? Do you THink I need to book my MARC train ticket ahead of time? Thanks

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Unusual-Thanks-2959 t1_j1vl7yq wrote

Download the Charm Pass App to purchase MARC tickets. MARC Penn Line serves BWI station, when you arrive, hop on the bus that circulates between the station and the airport terminal.

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BaltimoreBadger23 t1_j1vljg3 wrote

That's easy. Just buy the Tix right at Union station. The trains run most frequently in the mornings and evenings. Then there's a shuttle to the terminal and then you can take whatever shuttle to your car.

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jtbis t1_j1voc9h wrote

You can download the CharmPass app and buy a ticket ahead of time. The trains don’t fill up so you don’t select a specific time. Find a train here, keep in mind not all northbound trains stop at BWI.

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Aol_awaymessage t1_j1vvzf6 wrote

I’ve done this a couple of times. Very doable. You can now take metro all the way to Dulles which is a nice option if there’s ever a flight worth taking from there

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themetalhawk OP t1_j1w1mhz wrote

That is nice, except there's no convenient connection between Baltimore and Dulles like there is between DC and Dulles. id have to take MARC to DC and then metro from DC to Dulles

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Aol_awaymessage t1_j1w2bf4 wrote

As a former Long Islander that would take the Long Island railroad and then transfer for a subway, it’s not so bad, given the distances involved. Glad it’s an option.

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DfcukinLite t1_j1xj688 wrote

There is. Take the silver to Union or to New Carrollton or College park metro stations and transfer to MARC or Amtrak to Baltimore.

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NewrytStarcommander t1_j1wj3sy wrote

Can avoid a metro transfer by taking blue line to New Carrollton then MARC or Amtrak NE Regional to BWI

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themetalhawk OP t1_j1wnqj3 wrote

Awesome advice, thank you!!

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exrexnotex t1_j1wyxpk wrote

The Blue Line does not go to New Carrollton; only the Orange Line. You will still need to get to Union Station. Both the Yellow and Blue lines will allow you to transfer to the Red Line, which will take you to Union Station.

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themetalhawk OP t1_j1w1fjk wrote

Thanks all, it's great to know this is a reasonable option moving forward.

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sportsDude t1_j1vvxiy wrote

I’ve done this before. Take a cab or get to union station somehow and trains run regularly. You’ll be fine.

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