This page explains how each way of leaving BWI is priced, rather than quoting a figure that may be out of date. For our own pre-booked transfers the live price appears on this page, so we do not repeat it in the text.
Distances and times
Approximate road distances and typical driving times from the airport, from the ATP route database, are shown below. They are estimates and depend on traffic.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore (district) | 13 km | 16 min |
| Port of Baltimore Cruise Terminal | 16 km | 14 min |
| Columbia | 20 km | 26 min |
| Baltimore City Center | 23 km | 29 min |
| Dundalk | 32 km | 41 min |
| Croom | 41 km | 53 min |
| Potomac | 49 km | 63 min |
| Eldersburg | 50 km | 65 min |
Fixed-price private transfer
BWI Baltimore City Center
From€137for 2 passengers
Other destinations
How each option is priced
Free rail shuttle: no charge between the terminal and the MARC/Amtrak station, according to the airport. The train ticket is paid to MARC or Amtrak.
Light Rail: priced by the Maryland Transit Administration. Check its website for the current fare.
Taxi: metered. The airport states that its taxis are prohibited from charging flat rates, so the total depends on distance, time and traffic. The airport does not publish a tariff table.
Ride-hailing: the fare varies and is shown in the app before you confirm. It can change with demand.
Pre-booked transfer: a fixed price, quoted at booking and shown as the live From price on this page. Ask what the price covers before you pay.
What can change the total
Traffic, waiting time and extra stops can all affect a metered fare or an app fare. A fixed price removes that uncertainty for the ride you booked.
Comparing fairly
Add up the whole journey. A rail fare may look low, but you may still need a shuttle, a change and a final ride to your door. If you travel as a group, divide a single vehicle's cost by the number of passengers.
Before you decide
Check the current operator fares, ask any taxi driver how the meter works before you set off, and keep the price confirmation from any booking. If something in your plan changes, such as a delayed flight or an extra passenger, tell the provider as early as you can so the arrangement and the price still match your trip.
Sources (checked 2026-10-27)
- BWI Marshall Airport, transportation overview (transit, rental cars, shuttles, taxis, app-based rides): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/
- BWI taxis (stands at Arrivals/Lower Level near Doors 5 and 13, rides originating at BWI only, no flat rates): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/taxis/
- BWI rideshare pick-up (Departures/Upper Level outer curb, Doors 5-12): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/app-based-ride-services/
- BWI transit options (Amtrak, MTA Light Rail, MARC, buses): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/transit/
- BWI MARC page (free shuttle to MARC/Amtrak station, 24 hours, Penn Line, Union Station and Penn Station): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/transit/mta-marc-train/
- BWI Amtrak page (shuttle every 10-15 minutes, every 25 minutes from 1:00 to 5:00 a.m., four return stops): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/transit/amtrak/
- BWI Light Rail page (station outside the lower level next to Concourse E, destinations): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/transit/mta-light-rail/
- Maryland Transit Administration Light RailLink schedule (BWI Airport stop): https://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
- BWI rental cars (facility location, courtesy shuttle from Doors 1, 11 and 16): https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/rental-cars/
- Approximate distances and driving times from the airport: ATP route database (approximate, traffic dependent)