Take New York Avenue to Baltimore/Washington Parkway; follow the Parkway (295) north to I-195 and BWI. From north and west DC, you can take the Washington Beltway (495) east to I-95, heading north to I-195 and take the BWI exit. You may ride Amtrak, MARC, or connect to the BWI Express Metro Bus to BWI. Check out our Washington, DC ground transportation page for more information.
From Richmond and South
Take I-95 North toward Washington, DC. Though it is shorter to stay on I-95, traffic may make it faster to follow I-495 (Washington Beltway) west, skirting DC and rejoining I-95 north of Washington, DC. Head on north I-95 to I-195 and the BWI exit. You may also take I-95 to Route 301, which turns into Route 3 and then I-97. Follow the signs to BWI. Or you may take Amtrak direct to BWI.
Please give yourself sufficient time to drive to the airport, park and check in, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Directions from Gaithersburg
Take I-270 Southbound toward Washington to the Capitol Beltway (I-495). Take I-495 East toward Baltimore, to I-95. Go North on I-95 toward Baltimore to I-195. Take I-195 East (exit 47 off of I-95) toward BWI Airport. Follow the signs to the terminal.From York, Harrisburg and the North
Follow I-83 South to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), head West (marked Pikesville). Follow the Beltway to I-95 (Exit 11) taking the southbound lanes Washington, DC). Stay on I-95 to I-195 and BWI.
From Philadelphia and Northeast
Follow I-95 South (marked Washington, DC) through Fort McHenry Tunnel. Continue on I-195, taking the BWI Airport exit. You may also choose Baltimore’s Harbor Tunnel on I-895, connecting with the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295) South to I-195. Follow signs to BWI. Or you may take Amtrak directly to BWI.
Please give yourself sufficient time to drive to the airport, park and check in, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
From Annapolis or the Eastern Shore
Take I-97 North from Annapolis. Or follow US 50 west across the Bay Bridge to Annapolis, then take I-97 and follow it north to BWI. Exit on Dorsey Road and follow the signs to BWI. On nearing the airport, you will find signs marking the easy-to-follow routes to the Terminal and parking lots.
Please give yourself sufficient time to drive to the airport, park and check in, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
From Baltimore
Take Russell Street, which becomes the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295). Follow the Parkway south to I-195 and BWI. Or, follow the signs from Downtown/Inner Harbor and take I-395 to I-95 south (Washington, DC); proceed to I-195 and take the exit to BWI. Or you can take Light Rail direct to BWI.
Please give yourself sufficient time to drive to the airport, park and check in, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
From Wilmington and Delaware
Follow I-95 South (marked Washington, DC) through Fort McHenry Tunnel. Continue on I-195, taking the BWI Airport exit. You may also choose Baltimore’s Harbor Tunnel on I-895, connecting with the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295) South to I-195. Follow signs to BWI. Or you may take Amtrak directly to BWI.
Please give yourself sufficient time to drive to the airport, park and check in, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Follow I-70 East (Baltimore) to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695). Take the southbound exit towards Glen Burnie and follow the Beltway to I-95 (Exit 11) towards Washington, DC. Follow I-95 south to I-195 and take the BWI exit. Or you can take the Boston Maine Airways Clipper Connection directly from Hagerstown.
Taxi Service- Operated by BWI Taxi Management, Inc.
The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Airport Terminal. Please note that this service is available from BWI only. For cab service to BWI, please consult your local cab company. The following are estimated rates only. Flat rates are illegal in Maryland. For more information, call 410-859-1100.
Annapolis $47
Baltimore $23
Columbia $33
Dulles $103
National Airport $71
Silver Spring $57
Towson $52
Pikesville $40
Washington, DC $63
Private Car/RMA Worldwide - Sedans and Limousines
Private Car
Private Car/RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation serves the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. We provide round trip services, immaculate late model luxury sedans, limosines and vans, professional chauffeurs, and 24-hour service. Please ask about our group services. Please make reservations online at www.rmalimo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rmalimo.com. All major credit cards accepted.
Baltimore 410-519-0000
Washington 301-912-0000
Nationwide 800-878-7743
Sample sedan rate transfers are listed below.
Alexandria $118
Annapolis $52
Baltimore (Inner Harbor area) $40
Bethesda $89
Columbia $48
Dulles Airport $125
Pikesville $48
Reagan National Airport $99
Silver Spring $76
Towson $65
Washington, DC $95
TRAIN:
Amtrak
Amtrak trains provide service to the BWI Rail Station, where free shuttles serve the airport terminal. To contact the BWI Rail Station, please call 410-672-6169.
For Amtrak schedules and information call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or go to www.amtrak.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amtrak.com.
From Washington, DC
Board the Amtrak Train to BWI from Washington’s Union Station. To contact Amtrak Passenger Services at Union Station, please call 202-484-7540.
From Philadelphia, PA
Board the Amtrak Train in Philadelphia, PA on 30th and Market Streets. To contact the Philadelphia 30th Street Train Station, please call 215-349-3147.
From Wilmington, DE
Board the Amtrak Train in Wilmington, DE located at M. L. King Blvd and French Street.
From Alexandria, VA
Board the Amtrak Train in Alexandria, VA located at 110 Callahan Drive.
MARC Train
MARC Trains provide service to the BWI Rail Station, where free shuttles serve the airport terminal. To contact the BWI Rail Station, please call 410-672-6169.
The MTA recently announced a new feature known as the MARCTracker which enables passengers to determine the location and status of every operating MARC train. For more information on this new service, log onto www.MARCTracker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.MARCTracker.com. Customers can also call the MTA Customer Call Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1-866-RIDE-MTA or log onto the MTA website at www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com.
Listed below is location specific information about MARC Train service. This information is subject to change. To verify the below information or for MARC schedules call 1-800-325-RAIL or go to www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com.
From Washington, DC:
Board MARC Trains at Washington’s Union Station located at Massachusetts Ave. and First Street, NE. The Union Station ticket office is open daily from 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
To contact the Union Station ticket office, please call (202) 906-3104.
From Baltimore City:
You can board MARC trains at Baltimore’s Penn Station located at 1500 North Charles Street. Penn Station is open from 5:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. To contact Penn Station, please call (410) 291-4165.
From Prince Georges County:
You can board trains on the Penn Line at the following stations in Prince Georges County:
New Carrollton
Located at 4300 Garden City Drive @ New Carrollton Metro Station
Phone: 202-906-3764
Seabrook
Located on Lanham Severn Road (MD Route 564)
Bowie State
Located on Laurel-Bowie Road (MD Route 197) @ Bowie State University
Anne Arundel County/Odenton Station:
You can board the MARC Train at the Odenton Station in Anne Arundel County. The Odenton Station is located at 1400 Odenton Road.
Phone: 410-674-4885.
Baltimore County/Martin State Airport Station:
You can board the MARC Train at the Martin State Airport Station in Baltimore County. The train station is located on Eastern Boulevard opposite the airport in Middle River, MD.
Phone: 410-687-2475.
Harford County:
You can board trains on the Penn Line at the following stations in Harford County:
Edgewood
Located on Old Edgewood Road off of US Route 40.
Phone: 410-676-1334
Aberdeen
Located on US Route 40 East
Phone: 410-273-9766
Perryville
Located at Broad Street and Harford Avenue
Phone: 410-642-6429
Light Rail
The Light Rail Service to and from BWI Airport is up and running again as of December 5th.
Light Rail service is available to downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley from BWI. (If traveling to BWI from points north of the Mt. Royal station, you will need to change trains.) For schedules call 410-539-5000 or go to www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtamaryland.com
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Click on the link below to view the Light Rail System Map.
Thanks to SuperShuttle, getting to and from BWI is easier than ever. For information on service to/from Baltimore's Inner Harbor Hotel District, Baltimore City and Baltimore, Prince George, Montgomery, Anne Arundel Counties and Annapolis as well as Northern Virginia, phone 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826).
Reservations
1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826)
Group Sales, Charters & Conventions
1-800-622-2089 OR 1-703-416-7873 EXT. 707
Office
410-859-3427
Fax
410-859-7649
The Airport Shuttle
The Airport Shuttle offers door to door reservation service covering the State of Maryland. Arriving passenger’s flights are tracked and passengers are met at curbside. Vans carry 7 to 10 passengers. Corporate and charter programs are also available. Service not available midnight - 3AM.
Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City,Jessup, Savage, etc.)
The Columbia Sheraton
Hilton Inn
Staybridge Suites
Turf Valley Hotel
Holiday Inn
Anne Arundel County(Annapolis, Severna Park, Crofton, Fort Meade, Pasadena, Bowie, etc.)
Historic Inns of Annapolis
Loew's of Annapolis
Marriott Annapolis
Sheraton
Radisson
Smart Ride, Inc.
Smart Ride, Inc. provides shuttle service to/from Southern Maryland and Southern Anne Arundel County to/from BWI Airport. Smart Ride, Inc. provides door-to-door service, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with reservations.
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm.
For more information or for reservations, please call 301-866-1800 or 866-221-5796 or send an email to info@ smartrideinc.com.
Scheduled shuttle service from Walter F. Duke Airport and Holiday Inn Select (Solomons) has been temporarily discontinued due to low ridership.
Daily Commuter Assistance? The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties) offers FREE assistance to area employers, employees and residents for Drive Alone Alternatives. TCC's staff can assist area employers with the development of Transportation Demand Management Programs that best suit the needs of their businesses with employees choosing a drive alone to work alternative, which benefit both Employers and Employees. Employers may receive both Federal and State Tax Credits for TDM Programs. Employees may be eligible for incentives such as the Regional Guaranteed Ride Home Program.
CALL: 1-800-SO-CLOSE
Bayrunner Shuttle: Driving to the airport, parking, then catching a shuttle to the terminal can be a real hassle. Now there is an easier way to get to the airport or back home.
BayRunner Shuttle provides daily, scheduled, high quality transport services for airline passengers traveling from the Greater Salisbury and Easton service area to Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Salisbury 410-912-6000
Easton 410-822-5444,
Pick up Hotline 410-334-6440
or call your professional travel agent.
BUS:
Washington DC (WMATA)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Metro now offers BWI Express Metro bus service between BWI and the Greenbelt metro station. The service provides a direct connection between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro Station. The BWI Express/B30 service runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week to the Greenbelt Metro Station, which is located on the Green Line of the Washington Metro System. Buses run 25 times each weekday and 21 times on Saturdays and Sunday, every 40 minutes. For more information call 202-637-7000 or go to www.wmata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wmata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wmata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wmata.com.
BWI Express/Metro buses will serve two stops, one at the lower level International Pier and the other is the BWI Business District light rail station. Southbound buses will leave the BWI Business District stop, loop through the airport to the International Pier (lower level) and out Interstate-195 to the BWI Parkway to the Greenbelt Metro Station.
Catch the BWI Express from BWI Airport. There are two WMATA Bus Stops. One is located on the lower level of the International Pier and the other stop is located on the lower level of Concourse A/B. The B30 will pick you up outside at the bus shelter. Follow the signs that say “Public Transit.”
The Greenbelt Metro Station connects to Metro Stations throughout Washington, DC, Virginia, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties. A route map and schedule is available now on Metro's website, www.wmata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wmata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wmata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wmata.com.
Howard Transit
Howard Transit provides fixed route bus service in Columbia, Ellicott City and Clarksville. Service is also available to BWI Airport and to employment centers along US 1 in Howard County. Most routes operate Monday through Saturday with service available to BWI Airport seven days per week.
Red Express Route- Columbia Mall/BWI Light Rail Station
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) offers bus service from BWI Airport connecting to Parkway Center, Arundel Mills Mall, Airport 100 Park, and the Patapsco Light Rail Stop.
Hourly parking is located in this convenient garage, with easy entrance and exit on I-195. The garage is ideal for short weekday business trips. "Smart parking" has been installed throughout the garage. Let us guide you to an empty space.
And now, for added convenience and service, try BWI's new "Credit Card In/Credit Card Out" payment option, which allows customers to insert a credit card in the ticket dispenser when entering the BWI Hourly Garage. For a fast and easy exit, simply use the same credit card to leave the Hourly Garage and receive a receipt. BWI's new "Credit Card In/Credit Card Out" system eliminates the need to retain a parking ticket while traveling and the possibility of misplacing your ticket.
As always, you can pay before you return to your car with our "Pay & Go" machines, located in the Sky Bridges connecting the Hourly Garage to the BWI Airport Terminal. The first hour of the garage is FREE, 61-90 minutes is $4. Rates are $2 each half-hour thereafter, up to a maximum of $20 for the day.
Daily Garage
BWI's Daily Parking Garage is located at MD 170 and Elm Road. The garage is now open with 8,400 spaces for daily use in close proximity to the Airport terminal. Rates are $2.00 per hour to a 24-hour max of $10. Frequent shuttle bus service is provided from the new garage to the terminal.
Express Service Parking (ESP)
Express Service Parking (ESP) is designed for passengers leaving vehicles for more than one day at the Airport. Rates are $3 per hour up to $14 per day.
The ESP has moved to a more convenient, Elm Road location. BWI’s Express Service Parking has been relocated to a lot across from the BWI Daily Garage. The new location will provide closer parking to the terminal, while avoiding several traffic lights and a Light Rail crossing. The new ESP lot will be served by 12 new, brightly painted shuttle buses.
Long Term Parking (Previously Satellite Parking)
Long-Term parking lots are served by closely scheduled shuttle buses to assure that you make your flight comfortably and quickly. Covered passenger collection points make this parking service convenient even during inclement weather, and the economical rates make these lots the vacationers' choice. Rates are $1 per hour, up to a maximum of $8 per day.
Cell Phone Lot
BWI has a free cell phone lot for patrons waiting for a phone call from an arriving passenger at the terminal for a pick-up. The lot is located across from the entrance to the Daily parking garage on Elm Road. Check the BWI map for routes to the Daily garage. Certain access roads will be posted as "No Stopping" along the shoulders for safety and to alleviate traffic congestion while major construction continues at and around the terminal. Patrons can avoid tie-ups at the terminal and better comply with the "No Waiting" restrictions in front of the terminal. Also, patrons can use the hourly garage in front of the terminal for pick-ups and drop-offs. The first hour is free.
Pre-Pay Parking for Quick Exit
There are a total of six “Pay-and-Go” machines in the Skywalk connecting the Hourly Garage to the BWI Airport Terminal, allowing travelers to pre-pay parking fees, saving time and money, before exiting the hourly garage through an automated toll lane or staffed toll lane.
When using BWI’s hourly garage, travelers should keep their parking voucher with them when going into the airport. Before returning to the garage, customers can use the yellow Pay-and-Go machines to pay their parking fee with cash or credit. The parking voucher will be validated and returned, providing customers with an additional 30 minutes free to return to their cars and exit the garage.
Pay-and-Go machines are located in the Concourse A, B and D Skywalks.
BWI Airport has opened a spacious, rental car facility providing one-stop rental car shopping for our customers. The facility is located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road. Free shuttle service carries customers to and from the Airport. Passengers arriving on flights should take the free shuttle from the lower level terminal for a ten-minute ride to the new facility. When returning a vehicle, look for highway directional signs to the facility. A shuttle will take you to the terminal. All transactions occur at the new facility. The new facility has the capacity to accommodate up to ten rental car agencies.
The BWI Customer Service Center is centrally located on the upper level of the terminal, between Concourses B and C, prior to the security checkpoints. The hours of operation are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. You may contact the Customer Service Center at 410-859-7992
The Lost & Found Office is located in the BWI Customer Service Center.
You may contact the Lost & Found Office direct at 410-859-7387. You can also contact Lost and Found by sending an e-mail to maalostandfound@ bwiairport.com. All calls and e-mails will be returned. If you suspect an article was lost at a security checkpoint, contact the Transportation Security Administration at 410-303-7305. If an article was lost at an airline gate area or on an aircraft, please contact the airline directly.
Travelex Currency Exchange services are available at BWI Airport. They are located on the upper level of the terminal in front of Pier C, the upper level of the terminal in the International Pier, and on the lower level of the International Pier. For more information please call 410-859-4466.
ATMs and exchange offices are located in terminal. FOOD&DRINKS: There are many restaurants, cafes and snack bars. SHOPPING: Airport has many shops, duty-free shops is located on the terminal between Concourses B and C.
There are public telephones equipped with TDD devices throughout the airport. Direct passengers to these machines first when a TDD is requested. There are also TDD phones at Pier C Information desk and the Welcome Center desk. They are kept in the drawer and should be taken out to use when a customer requests the use of one. The machine is placed on the counter, the plug goes into the outlet and the wall, and then the receiver from our phone is placed onto the TDD machine.
Visual Paging for the Hearing Impaired
Visual paging monitors are available at the lower and upper levels at all Piers. Contact Communications to display a message. The message will be displayed on the screens for the hearing impaired passengers.
Lift-Equipped Buses
All of the shuttle service to the parking lots and to the railroad station can be provided by lift-equipped buses. First Transit (Operator of the shuttle bus service) at 410-684-3346 to request a wheelchair accessible shuttle bus. It usually takes a few minutes for them to send a specially requested bus.
Unisex Bathrooms
These bathrooms are especially equipped for people with disabilities. It is possible for a person with a disability to use them with or without an attendant. They are especially useful if a person with a disability is traveling with an attendant of a different sex as the room may be used by one person/group at a time. The only unisex bathroom before security is located behind the pier D ticket counters.
Wheelchair Service
Wheelchairs can be obtained with or without a skycap by contacting one of the skycaps or an agent. You can call communications and have them page a skycap with a wheelchair from the traveler's airline.
Parking
Handicapped parking is available in all BWI Parking Facilities.
Wireless Internet Access (WiFi) PROVIDER BOINGO: Gates D5, D7, D21, D25 & Pier B food court, Pier C food court, Pier C Pre-Security Burger King, walkway between Pier B & Pier C, Pier D (Harbor Lounge, Preakness Lounge, Roy Rogers, University Bar, Pre-Security Burger King), Pier E (Garden Court Café, Pre-Security San Addams Bar)
Hotel boards and phones are located on the lower level of the BWI Airport Terminal, near the Baggage Claim belts 5 and 9 and in the International Terminal. Most hotels in the vicinity of BWI provide a free shuttle service for their guests.
You can connect directly to the hotel of your choice by dialing ext. 7111 on an airport coutesy phone, then selecting option 6.
Lodging (Numbers match locations on Hotel Map below.)
BWI Airport wants its customers to “Park Happy @ BWI.” The Airport currently offers customers coupon options that reduce daily rates for the Hourly and Daily Garages. The coupons are available at www.BWIairport.com and are valid through November 17, 2006. For more information on how you can "Park Happy @ BWI" and save go to:
http://www.bwiairport.com/directions_parking/parking_info Arriving at BWI — Our Newest Addition!
The first phase of BWI’s exciting, new concourse complex to
consolidate the operations of BWI’s largest carrier, Southwest Airlines,
opens May 2005. This phase includes the new Concourse A with six
gates, expandable to 11, when the need arises, as well as the the central
area between Concourses A and B with an additional five gates resulting
in a total of 26 gates on both concourses upon completion later this
year. Southwest currently offers 164 daily nonstop flights from BWI to
34 nonstop destinations.
New Ticket Counters and Check-in Lobby
Southwest passengers at BWI will immediately notice our new
ticket lobby. The bright, ticketing lobby is 60 percent larger than the
existing terminal lobby and is connected to the BWI Hourly Garage
via our new Skywalk system. The area features more than 50 ticketing
positions, including numerous Rapid Check-In Kiosks for faster check-ins.
New Shopping and Dining Experience
McDonalds, Charlie Chiangs, Phillips Seafood, to name a few,
are among the many food and beverage outlets coming to A/B to tempt
your taste buds. A large central food court, with wide dramatic views of
the airfield, is the centerpiece of the Concourse A/B complex. Retailers
joining BWI to enhance your travelling experience include Fire and Ice,
Borders and Jos. A. Bank — their first airport location.
State-of-the-art Security
Two new security checkpoints will open as well — one on
each side of the Southwest check-in area. A total of 11 security
lanes will be available for Southwest passengers. In addition, a
state-of-the-art in-line system will screen checked luggage fed
from the Southwest curbside check-ins or at the ticket counters.
Easy Connections
Connecting passengers will also find the new complex easy
to use. No more connections with 25 minute walks between flights
on different concourses! Convenient escalators, elevators and
moving sidewalks thoughout the area help to speed you between
flights behind security. With the extra time you will have to decide
which store to visit first!
Easier Arrivals
The new services continue! Five new large baggage carousels
will speed your bags to you upon arrival at BWI. We will expand the
area to include a sixth baggage carousel when it is needed.
More on the Way
Now that the first phase is complete, phase two will
start. Over the next several months, we will reconstruct the
Concourse B gates — scheduled to finish in the Fall of this year.
More parking, more gates, more food, more shopping, all for you.
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