This is a better MARC station than many. The parking lot is very big and the platform is long and with several overhangs to avoid the rain. It also has a ramp to the platform from the parking lot and an elevator, if you can't do stairs. The north-bound platform is on the side with the parking lot. For the southbound platform, you have to either take stairs or the elevator to a pedestrian bridge across the tracks to the opposite side. Beware that the elevator is slow and not very big, so there will likely be a wait to use it. read more

This was my first time catching the Marc train at the Halethorpe station. There is a Dunkin' right across the street, which is so convenient. There is plenty of parking and accessible spots as well. I appreciate the fact that there was a police car patrolling around. This definitely gave me a sense of security and made me feel safe. There are two kiosks where you can purchase tickets, however one of them was broken when I was there, so there was a line forming. Fortunately, if you have the CharmPass app, you can buy tickets on your phone. There is no in-person kiosk so there is no one you can ask questions to. There is an elevator available as well if you do not want to/can not take the stairs. Amtrak trains do pass by this station, but do not stop here. You can only board the Marc trains at this station. read more

Halethorpe MARC Station - Train Stations Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

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My Go to PENN LINE Marc train station. Free Parking. If you commute during the week, get here by 7AM to be able to park on the far end (most of the good, central parking is gone). Parking does still get crowded, EARLY. There are 2 NEW machines to get Marc tickets. Heading South, you're going towards WASHINGTON DC. Heading North, you're going towards BMORE (Penn Station) / Martin Airport. There are 3 floors... the ground level where the bathroom is and ticket machines, 1st floor goes towards DC and the 2nd Floor goes towards Baltimore and North points. To get to the Bmore side, you must go up FLIGHTS of stairs or take the 1 slow elevator to get up to the 2nd floor and then walk across the overpass bridge, then down to the 1st floor on that side. This is my only draw back about this location. It's the elevator is SO slow or if they had 2 elevators on each side, that would be great. There is not really an indoor sitting spot here, it's all outside. Unless you wait in the overpass on the 2nd floor if needed. It's still breezy because it's not closed a "closed" door bridge. There is a seeminly unmarked bathroom on the ground level. Before you walk up the steps to the first floor from the ticket machines, you can head straight back to a green door that says restroom on the side of it (its not on the actual door itself). Unclean, but warm and useful if you need it. There are buses to UMBC that run from this location as well. As of Jan 2019, it costs $7 to take the Marc train from Halethorpe to Washington DC/ Union Station. Plenty of parking on the weekends for travel. There are display boards for Departures and Arrivals as well. During inclement weather, make sure you check the Marc Train advisory site to see if the train schedule has changed to an "R schedule". I once went during snow and didn't realize the scheduled changed, so fortunately, i was able to sit and wait in my car. To check the most updated Marc Train Schedules: https://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train Marc Train advisory: https://mta.maryland.gov/marc-train/advisories Marc Train Status (To check where the next train is): http://www.marctracker.com/PublicView/status.jsp *Penn Line Southbound= Last stop is Washington DC *Penn Line Northbound= Last stop is Baltimore Penn Station / Martin Airport read more

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I come here to get the Penn Line to DC. It has lots of free parking, but the platform outdoors so keep the weather in mind when you are traveling. You can purchase tickets via the machines at the station or via the Charm Pass app on your phone. This is the closest station to me out in Baltimore County. The lighting could be better in the parking lot at night, so I try to park near a light pole. read more

Halethorpe MARC Station - Train Stations Near Me - Arbutus, Maryland

The station is clean and easy to access but parking is difficult. The parking lot fills up early and if you are not there by 7 am you will need to find parking on the street. There are only two parking spots for electric vehicles and these spots are always taken. MARC/MDOT need to add at least four more spots with electric vehicle charging/parking. read more

I am giving 3 stars because of the new station construction (almost complete) that provides a raised platform, handicap accessibility, and an easier bridge to cross tracks (the old crossing was treacherous to say the least, metal winding stairs and about a block along a highway). My big beef is that in all that new construction, they failed to build any sort of bus depot to serve the limited bus lines that connect the area. The buses pick up and drop off at pretty much random spots along the parking lot. Fix that, and it would be a much better transit hub for the area. read more

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Just moved to Baltimore and work in DC. I've never taken MARC before. The experience was not bad at all. The station is pretty clean. I haven't any issue thus far. Only thing that may be annoying is getting to the station early enough to find parking. I'll have to do that next week read more

I'm about equidistant from this MARC station and the BWI one, but this one has free parking so I thought I'd give it a try for commuting to my new job in DC. NOPE. The lot is completely full by 7:15, and by 7 you're parking at the furthest end. So then you have to park on Route 1, and the available space there fills up early, too. It seems that people sometimes park in the residential neighborhoods on the northbound side of the track, but I've also heard the residents don't like that, understandably. There is an overpass, but since the northbound side of the tracks is on the other side from the parking lot, taking a commuter train back means standing in a large herd of people trudging up the stairs, across the tracks, down the stairs, and into the parking lot. It's awful. I'm just buying a monthly ticket from BWI so I can get free parking there-- seems much, much better!! read more

Horribly designed station. You have to walk up 6 flights of concrete stairs over and then down 6 flights of stairs to get to theDC tracks. Whoever designed this nightmare should be demoted. It's horrible. There are no vending machines or bathrooms. read more

This station was renovated a few years ago and it shows. There's a long covered platform with benches and electronic signs that tell you when the next train is coming. There's also a ticket machine (though only on one side of the station, unfortunately). read more