We're in the heart of Baltimore, and we're the region's most accessible campus.
There's more than one way to get to and from UBalt. Check out the many transportation options available to you as a student, visitor or faculty or staff member—or if you are simply visiting UBalt Midtown.
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Penn Station
Penn Station, adjacent to the UBalt campus, is America's eighth busiest train station. Multiple bus lines, MARC and Amtrak trains are served by Penn Station. Trains between Washington, D.C., and New York City depart and arrive every hour on most days.
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Light Rail
The Light Rail connects UBalt to downtown, to suburbs both north and south and to BWI Airport. The University of Baltimore/Mount Royal stop is at the corner of Oliver Street and Mount Royal Avenue. Discounted monthly passes are available.
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MARC
MARC is a commuter train serving suburbs north and south of the city. Major destinations include Penn Station adjacent to UBalt, BWI Airport, New Carrollton, and Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. To the north, MARC serves several locations including Aberdeen. Monthly passes are available. photo: Cliff, courtesy of Creative Commons
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MTA Buses
MTA buses connect most of the Baltimore region. The UBalt campus is served by lines 3, 11, 61, 64 and 21. Discounted monthly passes are available.
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Metro Subway
MTA Metro Subway runs southbound to Lexington Market, downtown and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Northwest-bound trains stop at Mondawmin Mall and neighborhoods and suburbs toward Owings Mills. UBalt is served by the State Center stop about a quarter mile west of campus. Discounted monthly passes are available. photo: Sturmovik, courtesy of Creative Commons
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Bolt Bus
Bolt Buses depart from 1578 Maryland Ave. (one block from UBalt) multiple times daily for Midtown Manhattan and Newark International Airport.
How long does it take?
All times are approximate.
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from the University of Baltimore station using Light Rail
Hunt Valley: 39 minutes
Timonium: 24 minutes
Lutherville: 20 minutes
Mt. Washington: 10 minutes
North Avenue: 2 minutes
Downtown: 15 minutes
Patapsco: 21 minutes
Linthicum: 30 minutes
BWI: 38 minutes
Glen Burnie: 38 minutes -
from Baltimore’s Penn Station (one block from UBalt)
SOUTHBOUND
West Baltimore: 13 minutes
Halethorpe: 20 minutes
BWI: 24 minutes
Odenton: 31 minutes
Bowie: 37 minutes
Seabrook: 42 minutes
New Carrollton: 46 minutes
Washington, D.C.: 57 minutesNORTHBOUND
Martin's Airport: 12 minutes
Edgewood: 25 minutes
Aberdeen: 35 minutes
Perryville: 50 minutes
Light Rail
The Light Rail runs north-south between Hunt Valley and Glen Burnie. The University of Baltimore/Mount Royal station is just west of the Fitzgerald Garage and the main campus buildings.
Light Rail tickets cost a flat $1.60 each way.
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MTA Light Rail Schedules and Maps
There are 33 stations in the Light Rail system with vending machines for tickets.
Bus
The University is located on several major metropolitan bus routes and regional commuter bus routes. The University also offers free shuttle bus service.
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MTA Bus Schedules and Maps
UBalt is well served by bus lines 3, 11, 61, 21, 19 and more -
MTA Commuter Bus Schedules and Maps
regional commuter routes
Charm City Circulator
The free, eco-friendly Charm City Circulator consists of a fleet of 21 hybrid electric vehicles following four routes:
- the north-south Purple Route (connecting Federal Hill and the Cross Street Market area with Johns Hopkins University and Charles Village at 33rd Street; this line has the closest stop to UBalt)
- the east-west Orange Route (connecting Hollins Market and the B&O Railroad Museum with the Inner Harbor, Harbor East and Fells Point)
- the Green Route (tying the Johns Hopkins Hospital with Fells Point and City Hall)
- the Banner Route (running from the Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry).
Metro Subway
The Metro Subway runs from Owings Mills to Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Maryland State Office Building Metro Subway Station is located four blocks from the UBalt campus.
Train
UBalt is one block south of Pennsylvania Station (Amtrak and MARC service) on Charles Street.
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MTA Marc Train Daily Performance Log
delays and other information for trains connecting Washington, Baltimore and the Baltimore suburbs
Discount Programs for Public Transportation
MTA CharmPass
UBalt students and employees can pay for BaltimoreLink local buses, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, MARC Train, and Commuter Bus services directly from their smartphone. CharmPass is free to download for Apple and Android devices. All fare products offered for MTA core services, together with MARC train and commuter bus products, are available for purchase on the CharmPass app. Fare products are stored on your phone and are available for immediate use once purchased. Find out more about CharmPass and other services on the MTA webpage.
CharmPass Benefits
SmartBenefits offers tax-saving options that make it easy and more affordable to take transit. Now you can conveniently and securely access those transit options right from your smartphone. Click here to learn how to reallocate your benefits to CharmPass.
Mobility riders and riders who require or are eligible for a senior, disability, or other reduced fare will be able to utilize their reduced fare ID in the CharmPass app to purchase applicable reduced fare products. Click here for more information on how to get access to your reduced fare on the CharmPass app.
MTA Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Discount Program for UBalt Faculty/Staff
UBalt has partnered with the Maryland Transit Authority to offer the Commuter Choice pre-tax discount program to regular UBalt faculty and staff.
Pay for your bus, Metro Subway, light rail and MARC monthly passes through pre-tax salary deductions, saving significant money—and reducing your carbon footprint.
Guaranteed Ride Home
Guaranteed Ride Home provides commuters who regularly (twice a week) carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work with a free and reliable ride home when one of life's unexpected emergencies arise. Commuters may take advantage of this service up to four times a year to get home for unexpected emergencies such as a personal illness or a sick child.
Guaranteed Ride Home can also be used for unscheduled overtime when your employer mandates that you must stay late. The service is designed to rescue commuters who are worried about how they'll get home when an emergency arises. Knowing there's a guaranteed ride home allows one to use commuting options like transit and carpools with peace of mind and confidence.
More Transportation Options and Information
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Baltimore Greyhound Station
national bus transportation
2110 Haines St., Baltimore, MD 21201 -
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
national and international airport
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BoltBus
bus service to New York City from Maryland Avenue (across from Penn Station) -
MTA Maryland
information about local and commuter buses, Metro Subway and Light Rail