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Maryland’s central location on the eastern seaboard assures its position as a transportation hub. The Old Line State is ranked sixth nationally in the number of interstate and freeway miles. The primary north to south corridor is Interstate 95, which passes through Baltimore and central Maryland. Other interstate highways in Maryland include I-83, running north-south, and I-70 and I-68, connecting Maryland to Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The short stretch of I-97 connects the Annapolis and Baltimore areas. Several beltways also extend from the interstate system throughout the region. Additionally, there are many state highways in Maryland.

Air travel in Maryland is serviced primarily by the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), located near to Baltimore and Annapolis. Additionally, the Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport serve the region in Maryland’s Washington, D. C. suburbs. Regional airports include Wicomico Regional Airport near Ocean City, Maryland, and Cumberland Regional Airport in West Virginia.

Several commuter options exist within the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). The Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) service runs between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore during the week. MARC also serves Western Maryland in Brunswick and Frederick. The MTA also offers Light Rail and Metro Subway for Baltimore and the surrounding areas. Additionally, MTA serves Maryland with over 50 local bus lines.

Amtrak serves Maryland with the Acela Express train, a high-speed passenger train connecting Boston, Massachusetts to Washington, D.C. Additionally, the Amtrak route Capitol Limited, which runs from Washington, D. C. to Chicago, Illinois, stops in Rockville, Maryland.

Bus lines serving Maryland include Greyhound and Peter Pan buses.

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