TRAVEL

Baltimore Washington
International Airport

If you are flying in to join us, BWI is the closest airport to the Eastern Shore.  St. Michaels is about 80 minutes/75 miles from the airport. From BWI there are a few ways to get to St. Michaels.


Car Rental
The best option is to book a car rental if you are flying in for the weekend. There are many car rental companies to choose from at BWI. Plug your St. Michaels hotel into Google Maps or Waze. The car ride is approximately 80 minutes. If you are driving from BWI on Friday or Saturday, please leave yourself extra time to get to the Eastern Shore. Traffic can get quite congested on the weekends in peak season. Call 877-BAYSPAN for the latest Bay Bridge Traffic Conditions.


Bay Runner Shuttle
The Bay Runner picks up at the BWI Marshall Airport and transports to Easton Airport (a 15 minute drive from St. Michaels). You must book your tickets for the shuttle in advance. The shuttles run every 2 hours from BWI to Easton. A one way ticket is around $69/ passenger and a round trip ticket is around $139/passenger (prices may vary). For bookings, visit bayrunnershuttle.com. If you go this route, please note that taxis and ubers are not a reliable mode of transportation on the Shore as there are very few of them. The BayRunner Shuttle is a great option if a friend with a car is going to pick you up at Easton Airport.


Ronald Reagan Washington
National Airport

If you are flying in to join us, DCA is the next closest airport to the Eastern Shore. St. Michaels is about 100 minutes/85 miles from the airport. From DCA, the best option fro travel to St. Michaels is to rent a car at the airport.


Train
Travel by train on Amtrak or the Acela from New York-Moynihan Train Hall to Baltimore BWI-Amtrak/MARC Station. The minimum trip duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes from NYC to Baltimore.  

Other stations to consider are the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Railroad Station in Wilmington, Delaware or Union Station in Washington, D.C.

Note that in each instance, taking the train will necessitate an additional drive from the station to arrive in St. Michaels. Consider options such as Car Rentals, discussed above, the Bay Runner Shuttle (if arriving at BWI), or a Car Service, discussed below

Car Service

A private SUV service is available for transportation to St. Michaels. Each ride can accommodate multiple passengers with luggage. Payment and tip must be made in cash. Estimated rates are: BWI Airport – $195; Union Station (DC) – $240; Wilmington (DE) Amtrak – $275

Rides should be scheduled in advance, and earlier bookings are recommended for the best rates. Drivers are always early and will wait in the event of travel delays.

To schedule, text Ron Shortall, Easton Driving Services at (410) 829-0569.