BWI to Annapolis transfers include a free county bus, a public-transit combination, rental cars, taxis and app-based rides. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about a 32-minute drive from a one-star inn in Annapolis.
- BWI is at 7050 Friendship Road, Baltimore, MD 21240.
- Anne Arundel County’s BWI Express runs daily from 6 AM to 10 PM and is free.
- The city describes a public-transit route using MTA Light Rail and MTA Bus 70.
- Rental cars, airport taxis, Uber and Lyft are available at BWI.
Where is BWI in relation to Annapolis?
BWI is in Baltimore, while Annapolis is served by county and regional transit connections from the airport. The airport address is 7050 Friendship Road, Baltimore, MD 21240.
Travel conditions can affect road journeys. Maryland CHART provides information on reported traffic incidents, weather-related road closures, construction and maintenance closures, travel times and highway advisories. If your plans include the city centre, downtown Annapolis is another part of the trip to plan.
How do you drive from BWI to Annapolis?
The drive to Annapolis takes about 32 minutes. That gives you a simple time comparison when weighing a rental car against a taxi or app-based ride, though the drive time can vary with conditions.
If you plan to drive, Maryland CHART is a source for traffic and closure information. Anne Arundel County also maintains a page for county-road closures and construction projects; its projects may not necessarily affect the usual BWI–Annapolis drive. Check the official site before you go for current travel information.
What public transport can you take from BWI to Annapolis?
Public transport from BWI to Annapolis includes a free county express bus and a route combining light rail with a bus. Check the relevant operator’s current information before setting out, since schedules and services can change.
Anne Arundel County BWI Express
Anne Arundel County’s BWI Express runs daily from 6 AM to 10 PM at no charge. Stops include Annapolis Mall, Crownsville, Millersville Park & Ride, BWI Southwest Terminal and BWI International Terminal. The county schedule also identifies BWI Terminal as a stop.
Use the stops to check whether the service suits your destination and airport terminal.
MTA Light Rail and Bus 70
The City of Annapolis describes a route from BWI to Annapolis using MTA Light Rail to Patapsco Station, followed by MTA Bus 70 to Annapolis. The light rail serves BWI Airport and Cromwell Station/Glen Burnie.
The city names MTA Commuter Bus routes 210, 215, 220 and 230 among regional commuter options, but does not identify them as direct BWI–Annapolis services.
Confirm the route and connections with the transit operators before you travel. The United States Naval Academy is about 14 minutes by car from the inn; its visitor access and planning guide covers that destination.
Should you rent a car, take a taxi or use a ride service?
Rental cars, airport taxis and app-based rides each have a designated airport pickup arrangement. Your choice comes down to whether you want to drive yourself or arrange a ride from the terminal.
Rental car
BWI’s rental-car facility is at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road, with a GPS address of 7432 New Ridge Road, Hanover, MD 21076. A free courtesy shuttle connects the terminal and rental-car facility; arriving passengers board on the Arrivals/Lower Level inner curb by Doors 1, 11 and 16.
Rental providers at the facility include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, NextCar, SIXT and Thrifty. Allow for the shuttle transfer as you plan the handoff between your flight and car pickup.
Airport taxi
BWI taxi stands are on the Arrivals/Lower Level terminal roadway outside baggage claim, accessible from Doors 5 and 13. Airport taxi service is for trips originating at BWI.
Airport taxicabs cannot charge flat rates. BWI gives 410-859-1100 as the airport taxi-service phone number.
Uber or Lyft
BWI provides Uber and Lyft pickup and drop-off along the outer curb of the Departures/Upper Level between Doors 5 and 12, with crosswalks near Doors 5, 7, 8, 11 and 12.
Fares and travel times vary, so check the ride-service company for details before you book.
FAQs
Is the BWI Express free?
Yes. Anne Arundel County’s BWI Express is free and runs daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Where do you catch an airport taxi at BWI?
Taxi stands are on the Arrivals/Lower Level terminal roadway outside baggage claim, accessible from Doors 5 and 13.
Where do rental-car shuttles pick up arriving passengers?
Board the free courtesy shuttle on the Arrivals/Lower Level inner curb by Doors 1, 11 and 16.
Does BWI have a direct MTA Commuter Bus to Annapolis?
The city names commuter routes 210, 215, 220 and 230 as regional options, but does not identify them as direct BWI–Annapolis services.