Do not know where to go out with friends in the summer, both for work and fun? Try Baltimore! It is the favorite city of all summer brigaders on the east coast of the USA. Every year, there are several hundred Czechs who work here in the positions of the lifeguard.
Whether you are here for work or for fun, today’s article will definitely be useful. We have prepared some basic information for you to get the most efficient transportation in the city.
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The largest town in the state of Maryland – Baltimore
As mentioned above, it is the largest city in the federal state of Maryland, where over 770,000 inhabitants currently live. What do you think about this town? The first you will surely notice in all the American cities of ubiquitous skyscrapers. In addition, there are, for example, historical fresco USS Constellation from 1854, National Aquarium, Natural History Museum, Bromo – Seltzer Tower or Federal Hill Park.
Basic information about the metro in Baltimore
The backbone of city transport is metro and rail. We will first focus on a metro that has only one line. Metro length is over 25 kilometers and has up to 14 stations. The stations are divided into overground (6) and underground (8).
To facilitate transport orientation, there is a sign at each of the metro stations that show you the continuity of individual buses and trains. As far as the metro lines are concerned, the operation begins one week later than on weekdays.
On weekdays, the metro is in service from 5:00 to 24:00, therefore almost every day and runs every 8 to 11 minutes.
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How much does the fare cost?
Go Pass – a ticket for the metro in Baltimore You can purchase four types of tickets:
- Disposable – about $1.60
- All day – about $3.50
- Weekly – $22
- Monthly – $68
Tickets can be bought at every metro station and can be paid in cash or by credit card. A one-time non-transferable ticket costs a maximum of $ 1.60. The all-day ticket is valid on both the metro, buses, and trains. You pay up to $ 3.50 for it. Weekly and monthly benefits are reduced compared to full-time, and most travelers will not use them. A weekly ticket comes at $ 22.
It is used similarly to Washington D.C. special card. They use „Go Pass“ in Baltimore.
More transport options
LIGHT RAIL
In addition to the metro, you can also use light rail in Baltimore. It is a city train service that connects the metro in the north-south direction. Light rail can also be seen in the streets of Baltimore, and at first glance, you will be reminded of our Prague trams.
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There are currently 3 lines in operation and the city is considering expanding to 4. If you are looking for a railway junction, it is definitely Penn Station where you can change to regional and long-distance trains.
Buses
Other means of transport are buses with three types of bus lines – Local bus, Quick bus, Express bus, and Commuter bus. We strongly recommend a Quick bus from our experience. It has low prices, buses are clean and most have wi-fi and TV.
Train transport
If you are going on a longer trip and do not want to be busy, we strongly recommend the train service. You can easily and quickly get to Washington D by train. The price for one starts at $ 17 and the maximum you can pay is $37.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
Book your accommodation in Baltimore!
Would you like to stay stylishly and comfortably? The best way to get to know the local culture and find new friends is through Airbnb. Every time we travel to a new country, we use this way of accommodation. We can recommend him with a quiet heart. We have secured more for you a discount 35$ for the first stay – it worth to try