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🚇 Public Transport near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

📍 BaltimoreUpdated 2026-04-21

Public transport connections available at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Maryland Transit Administration

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Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates public transit serving Baltimore and the surrounding region, including Light RailLink and Commuter Bus 201, with direct services to BWI Airport from key regional destinations. Accessible facilities and connections to major business, travel, and suburban hubs are provided.

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Light RailLink: BWI Airport / Glen Burnie - Hunt Valley

Light RailLink provides direct rail service from BWI Airport to downtown Baltimore and north to Hunt Valley. Major stops include BWI Business District, Linthicum, Camden Station (Camden Yards), Cultural Center/State Center, Timonium, and Hunt Valley. The route is fully accessible and connects BWI to key destinations in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

🚏 Stops:
BWI AirportBWI Business DistrictLinthicumNorth LinthicumNursery RoadBaltimore HighlandsPatapscoCherry HillWestportHamburg StreetCamden StationConvention CenterUniversity Center/Baltimore ArenaLexington MarketCentre Street/Mt. VernonCultural Center/State CenterMt. Royal/MICANorth AvenueWoodberryCold Spring LaneMt. WashingtonFalls RoadLuthervilleTimoniumFairgroundsWarren RoadGilroy RoadMcCormick RoadPepper RoadHunt Valley

201: Gaithersburg - BWI Marshall Airport

Route 201 is a commuter bus service connecting Gaithersburg, Shady Grove Metro Station, Georgia Avenue Park & Ride, Burtonsville Park & Ride, Arundel Mills Mall, and the BWI Rail Station to BWI Marshall Airport. The route serves both the Southwest Airlines terminal (Concourse A) and the International terminal (Concourse E), offering direct service for commuters and air travelers.

🚏 Stops:
Gaithersburg Park & RideShady Grove Metro StationGeorgia Avenue Park & RideBurtonsville Park & RideArundel Mills MallBWI Rail StationBWI Marshall Airport (Concourse A, Southwest Airlines)BWI Marshall Airport (Concourse E, International Terminal)

Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Transportation

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Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Transportation operates fare-free local public bus services within Anne Arundel County, including the BWI Express, which directly links Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with Annapolis Mall, Crownsville, and Millersville Park & Ride. Service is accessible and designed for both airport travelers and local residents.

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BWI Express

The BWI Express is a free public bus operated by Anne Arundel County, providing direct service between BWI Marshall Airport (Lower Level) and Annapolis Mall. Intermediate stops include Crownsville and Millersville Park & Ride. The service operates daily from 6:00am to 10:00pm, except major holidays.

🚏 Stops:
BWI Marshall Airport (Lower Level, Door 1 - Southwest Terminal)BWI Marshall Airport (Lower Level, Door 18 - International Terminal)Millersville Park & RideCrownsville (Crownsville Rd & North Dr)Annapolis Mall (bus shelters near Jared Jewelers)

Amtrak provides intercity rail service to BWI Marshall Airport via BWI Rail Station on the Northeast Corridor. Multiple routes including Acela, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Vermonter, and Crescent stop at the station. A free 24-hour shuttle connects the rail station to the airport terminal, running every 10-15 minutes during the day.

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Acela

Amtrak's premium high-speed rail service on the Northeast Corridor, connecting BWI with Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York Penn Station, and Boston. Acela offers reserved seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, and onboard dining in Business and First Class.

🚏 Stops:
BWI Marshall AirportBaltimore Penn StationWilmingtonPhiladelphia 30th StreetNewark Penn StationNew York Penn StationNew HavenProvidenceBoston South StationWashington Union Station

Northeast Regional

Amtrak's most popular service along the Northeast Corridor, providing frequent daily service between Virginia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston with additional intermediate stops. Service includes reserved and unreserved seating with Wi-Fi and cafe car.

🚏 Stops:
BWI Marshall AirportBaltimore Penn StationAberdeenNewark DEWilmingtonPhiladelphia 30th StreetTrentonPrinceton JunctionNew BrunswickMetroparkNewark Liberty AirportNew York Penn StationNew CarrolltonWashington Union StationAlexandria

Palmetto

Long-distance service connecting the Northeast Corridor with the Southeast, running between New York and Savannah, Georgia. The Palmetto stops at BWI providing connections to destinations including Washington DC, Richmond, Raleigh, Florence, and Charleston.

🚏 Stops:
BWI Marshall AirportBaltimore Penn StationNew York Penn StationWashington Union StationRichmondRaleighFlorenceCharlestonSavannah

Vermonter

Daily service connecting Washington DC and St. Albans, Vermont via BWI, New York, and several New England stops. The route provides access to scenic destinations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

🚏 Stops:
BWI Marshall AirportBaltimore Penn StationWashington Union StationNew York Penn StationNew HavenHartfordSpringfieldAmherstBrattleboroBellows FallsWhite River JunctionMontpelierWaterburyBurlingtonSt. Albans

Crescent

Long-distance overnight service between New York and New Orleans, stopping at BWI. The Crescent serves major cities including Washington DC, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Birmingham, providing connections to the Deep South.

🚏 Stops:
BWI Marshall AirportBaltimore Penn StationNew York Penn StationWashington Union StationCharlottesvilleLynchburgGreensboroCharlotteGreenvilleAtlantaBirminghamMeridianHattiesburgNew Orleans

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