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How to get from Union Station to Essex by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Union Station to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK GREEN bus and finally take the CITYLINK ORANGE bus from Baltimore St & Charles St Eb station to Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Paul St & Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb
    ID 516
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore St & Charles St Eb
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK ORANGE
    Essex
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb
    ID 4527
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Essex

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 51.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Essex by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE.

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
  • E St And Columbus Circle NE (Union Station) (Eb)
  • E St Ne+Columbus Circle NE

Public transit stations close to Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Essex is located at Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave Sb.

Train stations close to Essex:

  • Martin State Airport

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave Sb
  • Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb
  • Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Essex?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN, Bus line CITYLINK ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station and Essex?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union Station to Essex?

    The ACELA train line goes from Boston station near Union Station in Washington to Baltimore Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Baltimore Penn Station station near Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Essex by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station to get to Essex?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Boston station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station and Essex?

    Get off the train at the Baltimore Penn Station stop, which is closest to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the last train from Union Station to Essex?

    The last train from Union Station in Washington to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Penn - Washington line. It leaves the Union Station station at 3:30 PM.

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