# BWI — Baltimore (Baltimore/Washington International)

> BWI (Baltimore/Washington International) is the main international airport serving Baltimore, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/bwi-baltimore

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Light Rail to downtown Baltimore, or MARC train to DC Union Station
- **Typical fare:** $2 light rail; $7–$9 MARC
- **Journey time:** 25 min Baltimore; 35 min DC
- **Pickup point:** Free shuttle to BWI Rail Station for MARC/Amtrak; light rail at terminal
- **Key warning:** MARC doesn't run weekends on Camden line — use Penn line or Amtrak
- **Fare reality (BWI → Baltimore or DC):** expected $2–$9 train; $35–$70 rideshare · concerning $80+ · likely scam $100 'limo'
- **Overall risk:** low — MARC train and light rail link to Baltimore and DC. Rideshare straightforward. Few scams.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of BWI, ranked

1. **Light Rail (Baltimore)** _(recommended)_ — cost $2, journey 25 min downtown, wait Every 15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Direct
   - Cons: Slow at night
2. **MARC Train (DC)** _(recommended)_ — cost $7–$9, journey 35 min Union Station, wait Hourly weekdays, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Comfortable
   - Cons: Limited weekends
3. **Uber / Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $35–$70, journey 20–60 min, wait 5–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct
   - Cons: Surge / traffic
4. **Amtrak** _(recommended)_ — cost $15–$45, journey 30 min Union Station, wait 30–60 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Fast
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at BWI

1. Bags then exit Lower Level
2. Light rail to Baltimore: door 3
3. MARC/Amtrak: shuttle to BWI Rail Station
4. Tap SmarTrip / contactless
5. Total: 25 min Baltimore, 35 min DC

## Common scams at BWI

- **Unlicensed limo offers** (medium risk): Drivers in arrivals offer $80–$150 'limo' to DC. _How to avoid:_ Use the rail shuttle, official taxi stand, or rideshare zone.

## Payment warnings at BWI

- Contactless on transit
- Amtrak app for tickets

## Arrival checklist for BWI

- MARC vs Amtrak decided
- Shuttle to rail station noted

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Last updated: June 2026

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