Boat Travel from Baltimore to Annapolis

Chesapeake Bay Crossing: Baltimore ↔ Annapolis by Water

Yes, seasonal passenger ferries & water taxis connect these historic Chesapeake ports (~25 nm / 29 mi / 46 km).

⛴️ Baltimore–Annapolis Ferry (Seasonal)

• Operator: Baltimore Water Taxi / Annapolis Ferry (varies by year).
• Route: Baltimore Inner Harbor (Constellation Dock) ↔ Annapolis City Dock.
• Time: ~1 hr 30 min.
• Schedule: Typically April–October, weekends/holidays, 3–4 round trips/day.
• Fare: ~$25–35 one-way; bikes extra.
• Perks: Narrated history, bay views, dock-to-downtown.

🚤 Water Taxi / Private Charter

• Baltimore Water Taxi – Harbor circulator only (not to Annapolis).
• Private charters: Chesapeake Charter Boats, Annapolis Yacht Charters – $500–1,500+ for 6–12 pax, 1–1.5 hr direct.
• Personal boat: 1.5–2.5 hrs depending on vessel. Marinas both ends.

🚗 Land Alternatives (Often Faster/Cheaper)

• Drive: 35–45 min via US-50 / I-97 (25 mi).
• MTA Bus 220: BWI Airport ↔ Annapolis, connect from Baltimore Light Rail.
• MARC Train (Penn Line): Baltimore Penn → BWI → Odenton → (bus/taxi to Annapolis).

Check current ferry status – service suspended some years (COVID, funding). City of Annapolis or Baltimore Water Taxi sites for updates.