Harford County Commute Times: Baltimore, DC & APG
The short answer: On the MTA timetable in effect through November 15, 2026, the MARC train from Aberdeen reaches Baltimore Penn Station in 37 minutes and Washington Union Station in 1 hour 37 minutes. From Edgewood, the same train leaves 10 minutes later. The average Harford County worker spends 32.1 minutes getting to work (Census ACS 2020 to 2024).
By Josh Tessier, Lee Tessier Team of eXp Realty. 500+ homes sold personally (5,800+ for the Lee Tessier Team)
Before you pick a house, pick your commute. I only list times that a transit agency publishes. I don't guess drive times, because traffic changes every hour.
MARC Penn Line: Aberdeen and Edgewood
Harford has two Penn Line stations: Aberdeen and Edgewood. The line starts just north in Perryville, Cecil County. The MTA says the current schedule took effect October 12, 2026, and changes November 16, 2026.
Train 505 to DC, from the MTA timetable:
| Stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 4:33 AM |
| Edgewood | 4:43 AM |
| Martin State Airport | 4:55 AM |
| Baltimore Penn Station | 5:10 AM |
| BWI Rail Station | 5:32 AM |
| New Carrollton | 5:56 AM |
| Washington Union Station | 6:10 AM |
Other trains toward DC stop at Aberdeen at 5:13, 6:38 and 8:53 AM and 2:42 PM.
Coming home, from the MTA timetable:
| Train | Leaves Union Station | Baltimore Penn | Edgewood | Aberdeen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 532 | 4:10 PM | 5:01 PM | 5:27 PM | 5:37 PM |
| 536 | 5:18 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:31 PM | 6:41 PM |
Not every train stops at every station. Check the MTA Penn Line timetable for the day you ride.
MTA Commuter Buses to Baltimore
From MTA schedules:
- 410 Churchville to Baltimore. Leaves the Campus Hills stop near Harford Community College at 6:00, 6:40 and 7:20 AM, with stops along Emmorton Road. The 6:00 AM trip reaches Howard and Pratt Streets at 7:07 AM.
- 411 Hickory to Hopkins Hospital. Stops at the Hickory, Marywood, Fallston, Cheyenne and White Marsh park and rides.
- 420 Havre de Grace to Hopkins. Leaves Havre de Grace at 5:25, 5:50, 6:15 and 7:05 AM, with stops in Aberdeen, Belcamp and along Route 40 to Joppa. The 5:25 AM trip reaches Howard and Pratt Streets at 6:40 AM.
The MTA says the Charles and Lombard Streets stop is closed through November 30, 2026, for utility work. Riders can get off at Howard and Pratt Streets or Charles and Redwood Streets instead.
Amtrak From Aberdeen
Amtrak's Northeast Regional stops at Aberdeen on some trips. On Amtrak's timetable for early November 2026, a weekday morning train leaves Aberdeen at 7:39 AM and reaches Philadelphia 30th Street at 8:34 AM. An evening train leaves at 9:30 PM and arrives at 10:27 PM Monday to Thursday. Amtrak lists the station at 18 East Bel Air Avenue as unstaffed. More on this in my moving from Philadelphia page.
Local Buses
Harford Transit LINK, run by the county, has seven fixed bus routes. See the Harford County bus routes page for maps and times.
How Harford Compares
Mean travel time to work, Census ACS 2020 to 2024:
| Place | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Harford County | 32.1 |
| Baltimore City | 29.1 |
| Maryland | 31.1 |
Commuting to APG
APG has two areas with separate gates: the MD 715 gate for APG North and the Route 24 gate for APG South, per APG. See my APG relocation guide for gates and nearby towns.
Town Quick Guide
- Near a MARC station: Aberdeen, Edgewood
- On the 420 bus line along Route 40: Havre de Grace, Aberdeen, Belcamp, Joppa
- On the 410 bus line along Emmorton Road: Abingdon and the Bel Air South area
- Near a 411 park and ride: Fallston, Hickory near Bel Air
My Advice
Do a test run. Ride the train or bus, or drive the route, at your real start time on a real workday. Then pick the town.
Commute FAQ
How long is the MARC train from Aberdeen to DC?
On the MTA timetable in effect through November 15, 2026, train 505 leaves Aberdeen at 4:33 AM and reaches Union Station at 6:10 AM. That's 1 hour 37 minutes. The schedule changes November 16, 2026, so check the MTA site.
How long is the MARC train from Aberdeen to Baltimore?
37 minutes on train 505: Aberdeen at 4:33 AM, Penn Station at 5:10 AM, per the MTA timetable in effect through November 15, 2026.
Is there a commuter bus from Harford County to Baltimore?
Yes. MTA routes 410, 411 and 420 run from Harford to downtown Baltimore and Hopkins.
What is the average commute in Harford County?
32.1 minutes, per the Census ACS 2020 to 2024.
Does MARC run on weekends from Aberdeen?
Check the MTA timetable for the date you ride. Service varies by day and changes with each new schedule.
Find a Home That Fits Your Commute
Call or text me at (443) 617-2099 or email Joshua@leetessier.com. See my Moving to Harford County guide, the DC and Baltimore guides, or browse homes for sale. Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshTalksHarford
Sources
- Maryland Transit Administration, MARC Penn Line schedule
- Maryland Transit Administration, MARC Penn Line timetable
- Maryland Transit Administration, Welcome Back to MARC (schedule dates)
- Amtracker, Aberdeen station (ABE) departures
- MTA Commuter Bus 410 Churchville to Baltimore
- MTA Commuter Bus 411 Hickory to Hopkins Hospital
- MTA Commuter Bus 420 Havre de Grace to Hopkins
- MTA Service Alert 27003 (Charles and Lombard stop closure)
- Amtrak, Northeast Regional timetable
- Amtrak, Aberdeen, MD (ABE) station page
- Harford County, Harford Transit LINK bus routes
- Harford County, Harford Transit LINK
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Harford County, Baltimore city and Maryland (V2025 estimates; ACS 2020 to 2024)
- U.S. Army Garrison APG, Visitor Information (gates and hours)
- Lee Tessier Team of eXp Realty, Contact
All sources checked 2026-11-03.
Header photo: "Station building, Edgewood MARC station.JPG" by Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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