Please allow additional time if using shuttles to travel between the terminal, parking lots and rail station as shuttle delays are possible. Travelers should plan to arrive at the terminal 2 hours before scheduled domestic departure.

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Annapolis

Photo overlooking storefronts in Annapolis, Maryland with the Maryland State House in the background

Maryland’s capital city is just a quick trip from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Annapolis is known as the “Sailing Capital of the U.S.” and home to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Explore your options below to find the best route for you.

Lower level, inner roadway, outside of Doors #5 and #13

Approximate travel time from BWI to Annapolis: 30 minutes.
Available: 24/7

For more information:

Call: 410-859-1100

Upper level, outer roadway, between Doors #5 and #12

Approximate travel time from BWI to Annapolis: 30 minutes.
Available: 24/7

Lower Level, outside of Door #19

Step 1: Board the LightRail train, exit at Patapsco station

Tickets can be purchased at the fare machines near Lower Level Doors #18 and #19.
Board the train on the Lower Level, outside of Door #19.

Approximate travel time from BWI to Patapsco: 20 minutes.
Trains run every 30 minutes

Weekdays: 4:59AM - 12:10AM
Saturdays: 5:10AM - 12:41AM
Sundays & Holidays: 10:40AM - 8:40PM

Step 2: At Patapsco station, board LocalLink 70 bus southbound toward Annapolis. Exit at West Street and Church Circle.
Approximate travel time: 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Buses run approximately every 30-45 minutes

Weekdays: 5:18AM - 11:49PM
Saturdays: 6:49AM - 10:19PM
Sundays & Holidays: 7:22AM - 7:57PM

Step 3: (Optional) From Church Circle, take Annapolis Transit GREEN ROUTE bus to arrive at Annapolis Mall.

Step 4: (Optional) From Annapolis Mall, take Annapolis Transit YELLOW ROUTE to Riva Road & Truman Parkway to Annapolis Greyhound bus station.

For more information:

MTA (Maryland Transit Administration):
Phone: 410-539-5000
Web: www.mtamaryland.gov

Annapolis Transit:
Phone: 410-263-7964
Web: www.Annapolis.gov

Lower Level, outside of Door #19

Step 1: Board the LightRail train, exit at Linthicum station

Tickets can be purchased at the fare machines near Lower Level Doors #18 and #19.
Board the train on the Lower Level, outside of Door #19.

Approximate travel time from BWI to Linthicum: 10 minutes.
Trains run every 30 minutes

Weekdays: 4:59AM - 12:10AM
Saturdays: 5:10AM - 12:41AM
Sundays & Holidays: 10:40AM - 8:40PM

Step 2: At Linthicum station, transfer to southbound train; exit at Cromwell/Glen Burnie station.

Step 3: At Cromwell/Glen Burnie station, board LocalLink 70 bus southbound to Annapolis. Arrive at West Street and Church Circle.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Buses run approximately every 30-45 minutes

Weekdays: 5:18AM - 11:49PM
Saturdays: 6:49AM - 10:19PM
Sundays & Holidays: 7:22AM - 7:57PM

For more information:

MTA (Maryland Transit Administration):
Phone: 410-539-5000
Web: www.mtamaryland.gov