How to get from DC to BWI and back?

Submitted by MrDucky04 t3_11az943 in washingtondc

My girlfriend is visiting next week but she is coming from BWI. I don’t wanna take an Uber or Lyft.

Do I just go to union station and buy an Amtrak ticket on the spot? Is that possible?

Are there any other options?

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celj1234 t1_j9uyi70 wrote

Marc or Amtrak. You can buy on the spot or pre buy

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covalentbond007 t1_j9v7sww wrote

You can also buy either of these options online and have on your phone

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txeskimo17 t1_j9uyq1b wrote

There's also the MARC train that goes between BWI and Union; usually you can buy a ticket at the station right before as well

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Macrophage87 t1_j9vz813 wrote

If you download the Charm Pass app on your phone, you can actually buy a ticket as you are sitting on the train.

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scotch_please t1_j9vo7kg wrote

Amtrak coach seats are going to be only a few bucks higher than MARC fares, if not the same price. But MARC tickets can be used at any time of day for whatever train is most convenient for you. Amtrak is for a specific train at a specific time. If you don't know how long it'll take to get from baggage claim back to the station, I'd go with MARC and maybe Amtrak to drop her off when she leaves.

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ladakn99 t1_j9vksft wrote

Amtrak is actually sometimes cheaper than MARC, especially outside of typical rush hours where most businesspeople would travel between NY and DC.

I'd check the landing times at the airport for the flight and build up enough of a buffer for her to get off, get her bags, and take the shuttle over. (I know this from experience since my SO visited me via BWI last year)

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LostCapitu22 t1_j9uzvq6 wrote

You can also download the CharmPass app on your phone and buy your ticket and store it through the app. If you prefer to buy it at the station there are multiple easy to use kiosks right by the exits marked specifically for the Marc Train.

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Mysterious_Gear2144 t1_j9xtyq8 wrote

Once you get to the BWI stop you have to take a shuttle bus to get to the airport which is very close by. Something to think about if you take the Marc or Amtrak

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Macrophage87 t1_ja5ai19 wrote

Shuttle bus is really quick and does tend to arrive in sync with the trains. However, I agree, you'd still want to factor that in for departure times.

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spokkie5011 t1_j9w3rkk wrote

Take Metro to Greenbelt, then get on a bus that goes to BWI. It used to cost $5.

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Rscaroll t1_j9xb02p wrote

WMATA B30 route has been discontinued. 😕

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