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Train Travel in Maryland

Maryland is bisected by the Northeast Corridor, with Baltimore Penn Station among Amtrak’s top ten busiest. MARC commuter rail provides intra-state service.

12Routes

Passenger rail services with at least one stop in Maryland.

6Stations

Regularly served stations in our research index.

Mid-AtlanticRegion

U.S. census/transit region for connecting service.

Routes serving Maryland

The following passenger rail services call at one or more stations in Maryland. Routes range from short-haul commuter rail systems to transcontinental long-distance trains; the table below sorts by service type and distance. A useful supplemental resource is the state-level rail capital plan summary for context on funded improvements.

RouteTypeDistanceFrequency
Acela Acela (High-Speed Rail) 457 mi Up to 20 weekday round trips
Northeast Regional Regional Intercity 728 mi Up to 50 daily round trips end-to-end and segment service
Cardinal Long-Distance 1,147 mi Three round trips per week
Crescent Long-Distance 1,377 mi Daily
Silver Star Long-Distance 1,522 mi Daily
Silver Meteor Long-Distance 1,389 mi Daily (status varies; check Amtrak)
Palmetto Regional Intercity 829 mi Daily
Carolinian Regional Intercity 704 mi Daily
Vermonter Regional Intercity 611 mi Daily
Capitol Limited Long-Distance 764 mi Daily
Floridian Long-Distance 1,929 mi Daily
MARC Train Commuter Rail 187 mi Three lines with weekday peak service

Stations in Maryland

Our station index covers 6 facilities in Maryland, from large urban union stations to rural flag stops.

Travel notes

Maryland is part of the Mid-Atlantic region. Riders connecting between routes within the state can use any of the major hubs above for cross-platform or short-walk transfers, depending on the station. For onward travel beyond the rail network, intercity bus and connecting Thruway services often complement the train; consult the operator for current connecting itineraries.

Fare structures, on-board amenities, and ticketing systems differ between Amtrak, state-supported corridors, and individual commuter operators. Long-distance Amtrak trains typically offer reserved sleeping accommodations alongside coach class; corridor services are reserved coach with optional business class; and commuter rail is generally open seating with monthly-pass fare options.

More Maryland Rail Resources

  • Maryland rail advocacy and ridership data
  • A weekend rail itinerary across Maryland