Bowie State MARC Station: Parking, Trains and Living Nearby
Where Bowie’s MARC train station is, how parking works, where the Penn Line goes, and what to know if you want to live near the train. Checked against Maryland Transit Administration pages, October 2026.
The station at a glance
| Address | 13900 Old Jericho Park Road, Bowie |
| Line | MARC Penn Line, on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor |
| Goes to | Washington Union Station one way, Baltimore Penn Station and beyond the other |
| Parking | 675 spaces, no charge (MTA, updated April 2025) |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Opened | 1989, replacing an older Bowie stop that had no room for parking |
Tips for riding from Bowie
- Check the current schedule. Train times change. Use the MTA’s Penn Line schedule or the MTA app before you plan a commute around it.
- Fares depend on where you get off. See the MTA’s Penn Line fare chart for one-way, weekly and monthly prices.
- Trip time: on MTA’s weekday timetable, trains from Bowie State reach Union Station in about 23 to 36 minutes.
- Weekends: weekend Penn Line service doesn’t stop at every station. Check MTA’s weekend schedule to see whether trains stop at Bowie State.
Living near the train
The station sits in ZIP code 20715, close to Bowie’s older Belair sections and Bowie State University. If a train commute is a priority, it’s worth timing the drive from any house you’re considering to the station at rush hour, not just checking the distance on a map.
Common questions
Where is the MARC station in Bowie?
Bowie State station is at 13900 Old Jericho Park Road, next to Bowie State University. It’s on the MARC Penn Line.
Does it cost to park at the Bowie State MARC station?
MTA lists parking at Bowie State station at no charge, with 675 spaces, as of its April 2025 update.
Can I take MARC from Bowie to Union Station?
Yes. The Penn Line runs from Bowie State station to Washington Union Station. Weekday trains take about 23 to 36 minutes. Check the MTA’s current Penn Line schedule for train times.
How long does MARC take from Bowie to Union Station?
About 23 to 36 minutes, depending on the train, based on MTA’s weekday Penn Line timetable.
Can I take MARC from Bowie to Baltimore?
Yes. Northbound Penn Line trains from Bowie State station go to Baltimore Penn Station.
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Sources: Maryland Transit Administration, Bowie State station page and weekday MARC Penn Line timetable (parking updated April 2025); Bowie State University.
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