The Maryland Transit Administration is pleased to announce special MARC Train and Commuter Bus services for events surrounding
the Martin Luther King Holiday on January 19, 2009 and the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
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MARC Train Plans & Schedules
Martin Luther King Holiday - January 19, 2009
MTA will offer regular MARC Train service on the Penn Line and limited "S" services on the Brunswick and Camden Lines. No reservations required. Regular fares will apply, and passes will be accepted. More...
Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies - January 20, 2009
MARC service will operate reserved trains on special schedules. Round trip tickets cost $25.00 (no regular MARC tickets will be accepted).
MARC Train service will operate inbound to Washington between 5:00am until 9:00am and outbound from 4:00pm until 9:00pm on all three lines (Penn, Camden and Brunswick). Penn Line service will not operate north of Baltimore's Penn Station. Passengers can board MARC Trains at selected stops along all the lines to and from Washington's Union Station.
Penn Line - 12 trains from Baltimore to Washington between 5am and 9am and then 12 trains from Washington to Baltimore between 4pm and 9pm
Camden Line - 7 trains from Baltimore to Washington between 6am and 10am and then 7 trains from Washington to Baltimore between 4pm and 9pm
Brunswick Line - 9 trains to Washington between 6am and 10am and then 9 trains from Washington between 4pm and 9pm
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Commuter Bus Plans & Schedules
Martin Luther King Holiday - January 19, 2009
Commuter Bus shuttle service will be offered from designated Park & Ride locations to Metrorail stations. Reservations are not required and tickets can be purchased onboard. All shuttles will charge a $10.00 round trip fare. Exact Change only. More...
Commuter Bus will operate the following shuttle service between 5:30am and 10:00am into the Metrorail stations and then between 4:00pm and 9:00pm from the Metrorail station:
Frederick (Monocacy Park & Ride) to Shady Grove every 30 minutes
Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride) to Greenbelt every 30 minutes
Scaggsville/Burtonsville to Silver Spring every 30 minutes
Annapolis to New Carrollton every 30 minutes
Kent Island to New Carrollton every 60 minutes
Prince Frederick/Dunkirk to Branch Avenue every 30 minutes
Upper Marlboro to Branch Avenue every 30 minutes
Charlotte Hall to Branch Avenue every 30 minutes
Waldorf (Blue Crabs Stadium) to Branch Avenue every 20 minutes
Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies - January 20, 2009
Commuter Bus will operate shuttle service between 4:00am and 9:00am into the Metrorail stations and then between 4:00pm and 9:00pm from the Metrorail stations. Reservations are not required and tickets can be purchased onboard. All shuttles will charge a $10.00 round trip fare. Exact change only. Listed below are the designated locations and frequency of service.
Frederick (Monocacy Park & Ride) to Shady Grove every 15 minutes
Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride) to Greenbelt every 15 minutes
Scaggsville/Burtonsville to Silver Spring every 15 minutes
Annapolis to New Carrollton every 15 minutes
Kent Island to New Carrollton every 30 minutes
Prince Frederick/Dunkirk to Branch Avenue every 15 minutes
Upper Marlboro to Branch Avenue every 15 minutes
Charlotte Hall to Branch Avenue every 15 minutes
Waldorf (Blue Crabs Stadium) to Branch Avenue every 10 minutes
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MARC Ticket Information and Purchase Instructions
ALL MARC Train tickets are SOLD OUT! Commuter Bus tickets will be sold on-board the bus.
All Inauguration Day MARC Trains are sold out. All tickets purchased on-line or by phone from www.commuterdirect.com will be delivered by FedEx by January 16. If you do not receive your tickets by January 16, please call 703-228-RIDE.
Each passenger must have two tickets - one inbound, one outbound. Remember to bring both tickets with you. Tickets will only be accepted on the train that is marked on the reverse side, either with a black X or a red MARC stamp. If there is a red MARC stamp, disregard the black X.
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Accessibility for MLK Holiday and Inaugural Ceremonies
Most but not all MARC Train stations are ADA compliant. Customers who utilize wheelchairs or are not able to climb steps should seek alternatives to the following stations: More...
Penn Line: West Baltimore, Halethorpe
Camden Line: All stations accessible
Brunswick Line: Duffields, Harpers Ferry, Barnesville, Metropolitan Grove
Certified MTA Mobility customers who wish to use Mobility for transportation to MARC Train stations within the Mobility service area are urged to call as far in advance as possible. Mobility is a shared-ride service. Reservation agents will make every attempt to accommodate your travel requests, but they must schedule the times that are available and fit the needs of the greatest number of people. If you have questions about the service hours, please call 410-727-3535 or 410-539-5000.
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BWI Airport Information
MARC Trains provide service to the BWI Rail Station, where free shuttles serve the airport terminal. MARC service will operate on a (S) special schedule for the Martin Luther King Holiday and on reserved schedules for the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. For additional information related to airport service call the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport at 410-859-7992 or visit their website at www.bwiairport.com.
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Security and Safety
MTA strongly recommends that customers bring as little as possible with them when traveling throughout the day to minimize the possibility of leaving items behind, resulting in the need for law enforcement officers to respond to reports of unattended items. More...
Customers are encouraged to report any suspicious behavior, unusual activity or unattended items to a uniformed MTA/MARC employee, police officer, or by calling the MTA Police.
Important Numbers:
- MTA Police (24/7) 410-454-7720
- Washington Metro Transit Police 202-962-2121
- *911 can be contacted if necessary
MARC Train Lost & Found:
- Camden Line 410-354-1093
- Penn Line 410-291-4267
- Union Station 202-906-3109
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Prohibited Items
The U.S. Secret Service, Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Capitol Police, and other local and federal agencies are providing an unprecedented level of security for the Inauguration. More...
- All parade and event attendees are subject to a thorough security screening before entering any of the Inaugural event sites.
- Please allow for additional time for this security screening.
As a security precaution, the following items will be prohibited from all Inaugural event sites and locations:
- firearms
- ammunition
- explosives
- weapons of any kind
- aerosols
- supports for signs and placards
- packages
- coolers
- thermal or glass containers
- backpacks
- bags exceeding size restrictions (8" x 6" x 4")
- laser pointers
- animals other than helper/guide dogs
- structures
- bicycles
More information about security screening entry points, prohibited items, and other security matters will be forthcoming.
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Other Inaugural Websites
View the sites below for more information the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Events. View other websites...
The District of Columbia's Inauguration website includes what you need to know if you are from out of town and are planning to visit for the festivities.
The Official Presidential Inaugural Committee website includes information on how to get tickets to events, how to become a volunteer for various events, and even how to get a temporary job working during the Inauguration.
The U.S. Secret Service website includes information on what you can expect on Inauguration Day and includes a list of items that will be prohibited and allowed into the security areas.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website provides information on the ceremonies, ticketing and related events.
The U.S. Armed Forces Inaugural Committee website informs visitors about the military ceremonial support for the Inauguration.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority informs visitors about Washington D.C.'s public transit systems.
The Maryland State Highway Administration has important information related to travel during the MLK Holiday and Inaugural Ceremonies. Visit their website for additional information.
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