What kind of transportation would be good from Baltimore airport to Washington DC--with a 6 month old?|193608

We_re thinking of flying to Baltimore, spending a day, then going to Washington DC for a few days. We_ll be traveling with our 6-month old daughter, and I_m trying to figure out what would be the best way to travel from Baltimore to DC with luggage and a baby. Any suggestions?

The train is certainly an option. To clarify what was said above, for those who are unfamiliar, MARC is a commuter train run by the state of Maryland. It operates on the same tracks as Amtrak. However, as a commuter train, it only operates on weekdays and is typically packed with, well, commuters. It may not be the best thing for a 6-month old.

The other problem is getting a 6-month old and luggage to and from train stations. It may be more hassle then it_s really worth. If you can, you may be better off (and less stressed) just taking a cab for the entire journey. A taxi has cost me $60 in the past, but I wasn_t traveling with luggage. If you plan it ahead of time, you may be able to arrange flat-rate transportation from Baltimore.

Amtrak is the best option. There is a free shuttle that takes you directly to the Amtrak station from BWI airport. She_ll love the motion of the train and you can sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by. Amtrak will take you directly to Union Station where you can catch a cab to your hotel, or Metro to the suburbs if that_s your selection.

Amtrak also has luggage check service, if you like. Much more civilized than a bus.

You are better off taking the MARC train, instead of Amtrak as it is cheaper and faster. To go from Balt to DC via Amtrak it_s about $30 per person. For MARC, it_s $7.00 on the Penn line.

Go to this site for more info. --_ http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/

Amtrak--it dumps you off at Union Station, and you can take the Metro from there or grab a taxi.