LIFE IN MARYLAND:

GETTING AROUND

Location to Location, Maryland Has the Transportation

From figuring out daily commutes to considering direct flights for visiting family afar, an area’s transportation options are a big consideration when you’re moving. Getting you across town or taking you across the world, Maryland keeps you moving.

A woman holding a baby and plugging in an electric vehicle

Modern Movement

A woman holding a baby and plugging in an electric vehicle

Maryland rewards residents who are helping the state be more green, offering a $3,000 tax credit to buyers of electric vehicles. EV owners in Maryland have access to HOV lanes to bypass traffic. Maryland also offers ample charging stations across its communities. It’s no wonder SmartAsset named Maryland a top-10 state to own an electric vehicle.

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BWI Airport at sunset

The World at Your Fingertips

BWI Airport at sunset

Central to the entire state, BWI airport is a convenient airport that’s also connected to regional rail systems. A popular Southwest hub, BWI offers affordable direct flights domestically as well as international flights. And if BWI doesn’t have the perfect flight for your next trip, Dulles International and Reagan National both just a short drive away.

Alyssa Davidson

“I have to travel about 25% for my job and living next to BWI and being close to Reagan is extremely convenient.”

Alyssa
Research Audiologist
WMATA Rail Car

Rail + Bus

WMATA Rail Car

Maryland is a top-10 state for public transportation with systems that will get you where you need to go. Maryland’s MARC train connects commuters in the area to downtown Baltimore and Washington D.C. The WMATA metro system, with stops in Maryland, connects riders to downtown Washington D.C. And, travelers can get where they need to go on the East Coast via Amtrak train, which offers several stops across Maryland.

Next: Find Your Maryland Community

Big cities, small towns, and everything in between. You’ll find it all, within reach, in Maryland.

Rural Communities

Enjoy walkable streets, friendly neighborhoods, and all the joys of small town living just a stone’s throw from beaches, mountains, big cities and more.

Mid-Sized Cities

Dotting the state from the mountains to the sea, these mid-sized marvels are too big to be small towns but just right for a taste of city living.

Big City Life

In Baltimore, you’ll find a thriving tech community and an eclectic arts scene. See what makes Baltimore so special.