Amtrak Stations in Maryland

Maryland has several Amtrak stations, including major stops in Baltimore and near the BWI Airport. Most stations have frequent service via the Northeast Regional route, and all stations have connections to long-distance trains. View the list of Maryland Amtrak stations and routes below to plan your trip.

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Maryland Amtrak Stations

Station	Amtrak Routes
Aberdeen, MD (ABE) 18 E Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD 21001 (map)	Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Meteor
Baltimore, MD – Penn Station (BAL) 1500 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (map)	Acela, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, Vermonter
Baltimore, MD – BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 7 Amtrak Way, BWI Airport, MD 21240 (map)	Acela, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Vermonter
Cumberland, MD – Amtrak Station (CUM) 201 E Harrison St, Cumberland, MD 21502 (map)	Floridian
New Carrollton, MD (NCR) 4300 Garden City Dr, New Carrollton, MD 20784 (map)	Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Vermonter
Rockville, MD (RKV) 307 S Stonestreet Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 (map)	Floridian

Maryland Amtrak Routes

Acela and Northeast Regional trains offer frequent service in Maryland, making them a convenient way to reach cities such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. The longest routes (Cardinal, Crescent, Floridian, Silver Meteor) are more likely to have delays, so if you’re not traveling far, book tickets on a different route for a greater chance of on-time arrival. Other travel options include the Vermonter to New England, Carolinian to North Carolina, and the Palmetto to South Carolina and Georgia.

Route List

Acela (Boston-Washington D.C.)
Cardinal (NYC-Chicago)
Carolinian (NYC-Charlotte)
Crescent (NYC-New Orleans)
Floridian (Chicago-Miami)
Northeast Regional (Boston-Norfolk)
Palmetto (NYC-Savannah)
Silver Meteor (NYC-Miami)
Vermonter (Washington D.C.-Vermont)

Stations Near

If you’re planning a train trip to or from other places in Maryland, the below table shows the closest Amtrak station based on distance.

Place	Closest Amtrak Station
Annapolis, MD	New Carrollton, BWI Airport
Bethseda, MD	Rockville is technically the closest station, but it only has one long-distance route. For more options, travel by Metro to Washington Union Station or by car to New Carrollton (both 30 minutes away).
College Park, MD	New Carrollton (University of Maryland is a 15-minute drive from the station)
Columbia, MD	BWI Airport
Gaithersburg, MD	Rockville
National Harbor	Alexandria, VA (view map)
Salisbury, MD	BWI Airport (drive time is almost two hours, with similar drive time from Washington Union Station and Baltimore Penn)
Silver Spring, MD	Washington Union Station (ride the Metro for car-free travel, can be faster than driving)

Tips and Things to Know

MARC trains offer additional rail service in Maryland.
The BWI Amtrak station has a free shuttle to and from the Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI). It’s a great option for combining a flight with an Amtrak trip.
Baltimore Penn Station is not in walking distance of the Inner Harbor (drive time is about 10 minutes). Plan to use rideshare to reach that area and top attractions such as the National Aquarium, Fort McHenry, and the B&O Railroad Museum.
In Cumberland, you can hike or bike on the Great Allegheny Passage, C&O Canal Towpath and in Rocky Gap State Park. Other top attractions include the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Allegheny Museum and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
The Rockville Amtrak station is next to the Rockville Town Center. There are many shops, bars, restaurants and events like outdoor concerts to check out.