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Plan your trip at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore, United StatesIATA: BWIICAO: KBWI
Current airport: BWI

Getting to and from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

  • TramMTA Light RailBWI Marshall Airport Light Rail Station, outside the lower level next to Concourse E (right by the terminal)
  • TrainMARC Train (Penn Line)BWI Marshall Rail Station (MARC/Amtrak) (outside the airport)Connection: A free shuttle runs between the terminal and the MARC/Amtrak station 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, approximately every 10-15 minutes (every 25 minutes between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.); the trip takes about ten minutes, depending on traffic. At the station, shuttles stop adjacent to the rail station garage, directly across from the station. At the terminal, shuttles drop you off near each designated airline check-in counter; on your return, they pick up on the lower level, outside baggage claim, at four designated stops.
  • TrainAmtrakBWI Marshall Rail Station (MARC/Amtrak) (outside the airport)Connection: A free shuttle runs between the terminal and the MARC/Amtrak station 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, approximately every 10-15 minutes (every 25 minutes between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.); the trip takes about ten minutes, depending on traffic. At the station, shuttles stop adjacent to the rail station garage, directly across from the station. At the terminal, shuttles drop you off near each designated airline check-in counter; on your return, they pick up on the lower level, outside baggage claim, at four designated stops.
  • BusAnne Arundel County BWI ExpressRegional bus stops on the outer curb of the Arrivals/Lower Level roadway, near Door 1 and Door 18 (right by the terminal)
  • TaxiRideshare (Uber, Lyft)Outer curb of the Departures/Upper Level, between Doors 5 and 12 (right by the terminal)

All transport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Parking

  • 4parking areas

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Pick-up on the Arrivals/Lower Level roadwayKiss & Ride
    Arrivals/Lower Level roadway
    • Picking up: permittedDrivers picking up passengers should use the Arrivals/Lower Level roadway. Passengers are advised not to call their pick-up driver until they are ready to exit the terminal; drivers waiting for an arriving passenger should do so at the Cell Phone Lot.
  • Cell Phone LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Lot on Scott Road, across from Express Parking
    • Waiting: permitted · at most 60 minutesBWI Marshall Airport has a free cell phone lot for patrons waiting for a phone call from an arriving passenger, so motorists can avoid circling the airport roadways. One hour maximum wait time; no commercial or courtesy vehicles and no unattended vehicles. The lot is located on Scott Road, across from Express Parking, and is accessible while approaching the Daily Garage entrance.
  • Hourly GaragePark and come inside
    Hourly Garage, directly across from the terminal building
    • Picking up: permittedYou can also use the Hourly Garage when picking up; the elevators and climate-controlled skywalks lead to the terminal.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Drop-off on the Departures/Upper Level roadwayKiss & Ride
    Departures/Upper Level roadway
    • Dropping off: permittedDrivers dropping off passengers should use the Departures/Upper Level roadway.
  • Cell Phone LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Lot on Scott Road, across from Express Parking
    • Waiting: permitted · at most 60 minutesBWI Marshall Airport has a free cell phone lot for patrons waiting for a phone call from an arriving passenger, so motorists can avoid circling the airport roadways. One hour maximum wait time; no commercial or courtesy vehicles and no unattended vehicles. The lot is located on Scott Road, across from Express Parking, and is accessible while approaching the Daily Garage entrance.
  • Hourly GaragePark and come inside
    Hourly Garage, directly across from the terminal building
    • Dropping off: permittedThe Hourly Garage is located directly across from the terminal building, and you can get in and out quickly whether dropping off, picking up or traveling for a few days. You will be within steps of the elevators and climate-controlled skywalks to the terminal.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.