GETTING AROUND
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Here are your best commute options. Scroll down to learn more!
Point East Shuttle
You relax, we drive!
Equipped with free Wi-Fi and Live tracking through the TransLoc App, the peak time POINT EAST SHUTTLE service is available for commuters to Harbor East and Harbor Point. The Shuttle offers stops at Horseshoe Casino ($50/month includes parking), Camden Station (Free with valid transit pass) or Light & Pratt Street (Free with valid transit pass), Pratt Street & Pier 5 ($20/month excludes parking, Free with valid Transit pass) to Harbor East and Harbor Point. Ideal for commuters from I-95 S, MARC and Light Rail users, or Exelon employees wishing to keep their existing parking space and shuttle down to Harbor Point. Click here to view shuttle routes & schedule. Sign Up now!
This shuttle is brought to you in partnership with Waterfront Partnership, Baltimore City Department of Transportation, and Horseshoe Casino. Email transportation@waterfrontpartnership.org with any questions or concerns regarding this service.
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Express Bus
If you’re coming from a surrounding suburb, the express bus provides a great option for you. From Columbia (Express Route 150) connects directly to Harbor East. If you’re coming from Cromwell Bridge (Express Route 104), White Marsh Park & Ride (Express Route 120) or Oliver Beach/Fox Ridge (Express Route 160), you can catch a connection to Local Route 13 from the Johns Hopkins Hospital stop to the Harbor East area.
Click here for more information on fairs and trip planning.
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Carpool
From any direction, carpooling provides a great option. Cut your commute and parking cost in half by sharing your commute. Click here to join the free commuter matchmaking service with the Guaranteed Ride Home program.
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Switching to an alternative mode of transit?
Need to get home unexpectedly? Get to a meeting? Stay late at the office? Not a problem!
Guaranteed Ride Home
There’s no need to worry about getting stuck at the office! If you take an alternative form of transit at least two times per week, you are eligible for a free ride home up to four times per year in a transit vehicle, taxi, or rental car. For more information and to register, click here.
ZipCar
ZipCar has convenient stations for Harbor East and Harbor Point employees to check out a car for a business meeting across town. Click here to learn more and to sign up.
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WALK
Get some exercise and take the stress out of commuting. 8 out of 10 employees surveyed rated walking as an excellent good commute. Plus just a one mile commute can burn over 160 calories on a daily basis. Consult the latest waterfront walking route map for the best way to get around!
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Bike
Save money, stay healthy, and take a commute that has short travel times than driving. Over 70% of employees surveyed rated biking as an excellent or good commute and a 20 minute commute can burn over 300 calories on a daily basis. View the Bike Maryland bike map for detailed routes and information.
Schedule: Please note that biking on the Promenade from the Rusty Scupper to Pier 4 is only allowed Monday through Saturday 6am to 10am and Sunday 6am to 11am. The Jones Fall Trail provides an easy alternative to navigating around the Inner Harbor at all other times.
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water transit – HARBOR CONNECTOR22 #1
This FREE option allows you to skip the traffic around the Waterfront and enjoy the open air and beautiful waterfront views. 69% of employees surveyed rated the Harbor Connector as an excellent or good commute.
Schedule: Maritime Park to Locust Point
Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm, every 15 minutes
Departs Maritime Park on the :00, :15, :30, :45 hours
Departs Locust Point on the :07, :22, :37, :52 hours
First Boat: Leaves Maritime Park at 7am
Last Boat: Leaves Locust Point at 7pm
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water transit – HARBOR CONNECTOR #2
This FREE option allows you to skip the traffic around the Waterfront and enjoy the open air and beautiful waterfront views. 69% of employees surveyed rated the Harbor Connector as an excellent or good commute.
Schedule: Canton Waterfront Part to Locust Point
Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm, every 30 minutes
Departs Canton Waterfront Park on the :00 and :30 hours
Departs Locust Point on the :15 and :45 hours
First Boat: Leaves Canton Waterfront Park at 7am
Last Boat: Leaves Locust Point at 6:45pm
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water transit – HARBOR CONNECTOR #3
This FREE option allows you to skip the traffic around the Waterfront and enjoy the open air and beautiful waterfront views. 69% of employees surveyed rated the Harbor Connector as an excellent or good commute.
Schedule: Rusty Scupper to Harbor Point
Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm, every 15 minutes
Departs Rusty Scupper on the :00, :15, :30, :45 hours
Departs Harbor Point on the :07, :22, :37, :52 hours
First Boat: Leaves Rusty Scupper at 7am
Last Boat: Leaves Harbor Point at 7pm
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CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR – Purple Route (Northbound)
Combine this route with walking for a completely free commute! The Purple Route runs North/South and extends from 33rd St. to Fort Ave. Head north on Light Street to stop number 302 and it’s a short 13 minute walk from the stop to Harbor East.
Schedule: Service every 10 to 15 minutes (Banner 15 to 20 minutes)
Monday – Thursday 7am to 8pm
Friday 7am to midnight
Saturday 9am to midnight
Sunday 9am to 8pm
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CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR – Purple Route (southbound)
Combine this route with walking for a completely free commute! The Purple Route runs North/South and extends from 33rd St. to Fort Ave. Head south on Charles to stop number 329 at Light St. and Pratt St. and it’s a short 15 minute walk from the stop to Harbor East.
Schedule: Service every 10 to 15 minutes (Banner 15 to 20 minutes)
Monday – Thursday 7am to 8pm
Friday 7am – midnight
Saturday 9am – midnight
Sunday 9am to 8pm
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More Information: Charm City Circulator