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Stop 03 · Getting Around

Getting Around Baltimore

Buses, trains, bicycles, walking and campus shuttles — how to actually get anywhere from Charles Village and Remington.

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Quick answer

Most students get around on free university shuttles and the free Charm City Circulator bus for short hops, MTA buses and trains for anything further, and walk or bike around Charles Village and Remington. A rideshare or Zipcar covers the rest — late nights, big shops, the airport.

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What you need to do

  • Download the TransLoc app to track shuttles and the Collegetown Shuttle in real time
  • Keep your university ID on you — it’s how shuttle access is usually managed
  • Work out if an MTA monthly pass (~$25) beats paying $2 a ride for your routine
  • Register for accessible parking or transit through Student Disability Services if you need it
  • Save the CAMP-US Discord for ride-sharing and transit tips from other residents
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Important information

On-campus shuttles run free or low-cost within nearby neighbourhoods; access is usually managed through your university ID and official app. Hours vary by service and time of day — good for safe evening transport, and CAMP-US properties sit shuttle-adjacent.

Inter-campus & city shuttles connect different campuses and key areas — Charles Commons, Peabody, Penn Station, Johns Hopkins Hospital — generally running throughout the day with reduced weekend service. Every 5–15 minutes at rush hour.

Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle is a free shuttle linking JHU, Notre Dame and Towson with shopping hubs — useful for grocery runs or a trip to the BMA. Track it at baltimorecollegetownshuttle.transloc.com.

  • MTA local buses — an extensive network; key routes include CityLink Silver, Route 95 and Route 22. $2/ride, or roughly $25/month with a pass.
  • Charm City Circulator — free. The Purple Route connects 33rd St. near Homewood to Federal Hill via Penn Station.
  • MTA Metro SubwayLink — Owings Mills to Johns Hopkins Hospital; nearest stop is the Johns Hopkins Metro station in East Baltimore.
  • MTA Light RailLink — Hunt Valley to BWI Airport/Glen Burnie, stopping at Penn Station. $2/ride or the $25/month pass.
  • MARC Train — commuter rail to Washington, D.C., stopping at Penn Station and BWI. $6 to BWI, $9 to D.C.

Biking — bike lanes run through Charles Village and Remington, and CAMP-US properties are near them; there’s a cycling programme for repairs and safety.

Electric scooters — LINK scooters are available citywide via the Transit app for about $1 to unlock plus $0.15/minute. Quick for short trips.

Walking — Charles Village and Remington are genuinely walkable; Bird in Hand Café and R. House are both about five minutes on foot.

  • Uber / Lyft — convenient for quick or late-night trips; about $10–20 to the Inner Harbor.
  • Taxis — available at Penn Station or via services; roughly $7–10 to campus from Penn Station.
  • Zipcar — hourly or daily rentals for students 18+, with locations near Homewood, from about $7–10/hour. Register at zipcar.com.
  • BWI Airport — MARC Train ($6) or Light Rail ($2–6).
  • Washington, D.C. — MARC Train ($9), or Amtrak from Penn Station (book ahead).
  • For either, a shuttle to Penn Station usually starts the trip.
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Useful links & documents

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Who can help

Ask CAMP-US directly

info@mycamp-us.com · WhatsApp +1 (240) 926-0074

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CAMP-US is an independent student housing provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. Transit routes, hours and fares are run by the university or by the city and change without notice — check the operator’s own page before you rely on a schedule or price above.