Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)

Overview

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located 30 miles (50km) from Washington DC, and just 10 miles (16km) from Baltimore. The airport is lauded as a stress-free alternative to the far busier Dulles International and Washington National Airports also located in the region. As a major hub for Southwest Airlines, Baltimore/Washington International Airport offers a wide range of options for connecting flights to destinations right across the United States. The airport has been used as a set for several Hollywood films - take a walk around and see if you can recognise any bits of it from movies such as Goldfinger and The Silence of the Lambs.

Location

The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Baltimore and 30 miles (50km) north of Washington.

Getting to the city

The airport train station has trains going to both central Baltimore and Washington DC; the station is connected to the terminal by shuttle buses. A light rail service is also available to downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley. There are also various bus services to both cities, some dropping off at the central hotels. Taxis are available and cost around $32 to Baltimore and $79 to Washington DC. Shuttle vans and Private cars are available and run by three major companies, namely CityHoppa, Shuttlefare and Super Shuttle.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 410 859 7111.

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Baltimore-Washington Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.