Welcome to Charm City
The Charm City Circulator stops at over 100 places along five routes, passing through some of Baltimore’s best-known neighborhoods—from Mount Vernon to Federal Hill, and from the University of Maryland to Harbor East.
It’s easy to see why so many people count on the Circulator to get around downtown and connect to other transportation like light rail, MARC, the subway, or Harbor Connector.
Our buses are fast, friendly, and free. They’re a simple and reliable way to get where you need to go—whether you’re a resident, commuter, student, or visitor.
Photo credit: Jagjeet Singh
Charm City Circulator Routes
The Charm City Circulator has five routes:
Green Route: City Hall to North Avenue and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Buses arrive every 20 minutes at each stop.
Purple Route: 33rd Street to Federal Hill. Buses arrive every 13 minutes at each stop.
Orange Route: Hollins Market to Harbor East. Buses arrive every 10 minutes at each stop.
Banner Route: Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry. Buses arrive every 40 minutes at each stop.
Cherry Route: Inner Harbor to Cherry Hill. Buses arrive every 20 minutes at each stop
View the Charm City Circulator schedule for weekdays and weekends
View schedules and more information about the Harbor Connector, which is Baltimore City's free ferry service.
Buses run every 10 to 20 minutes, with the Banner Route running every 40 minutes. If there are any service interruptions, we will announce them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Charm City Circulator Service Alerts
View the Charm City Circulator Service Alerts
The Charm City Circulator is extending Orange Route service for late-night Orioles games!
Service will be extended until 11:00 PM on the dates listed below
- March 2026:
- Monday, March 30
- Tuesday, March 31
- April 2026:
- Monday, April 13
- Tuesday, April 14
- Tuesday, April 28
- Wednesday, April 29
- May 2026:
- Monday, May 11
- Tuesday, May 12
- Wednesday, May 13
- Tuesday, May 26
- Wednesday, May 27
- Thursday, May 28
- June 2026:
- Monday, June 8
- Tuesday, June 9
- Wednesday, June 10
- Thursday, June 11
- Monday, June 29
- Tuesday, June 30
- July 2026:
- Tuesday, July 7
- Wednesday, July 8
- Thursday, July 9
- August 2026:
- Tuesday, August 4
- Wednesday, August 5
- Tuesday, August 18
- Wednesday, August 19
- Thursday, August 20
- September 2026:
- Thursday, September 3
- Tuesday, September 8
- Wednesday, September 9
- Sunday, September 20
- Monday, September 21
- Tuesday, September 22
- Wednesday, September 23
The Baltimore City Transit Development Plan (TDP)
The plan to boost the city's transit system.
View the Transit Development PlanWhat Is a Layover Stop?
A layover stop is a designated location where buses remain stationary for a period of time before continuing their route. These stops serve several purposes including:
- Driver breaks. We want our drivers well rested and alert to keep you safe
- Schedule adjustments. Ensuring buses do not run ahead of schedule
- Operational needs. Route changes or preparation for a return trip.
Fun Places to Visit on the Circulator
Whether you’re new to Baltimore or a regular visitor, there’s always something new to try. Here are some of the many popular attractions you can see for FREE by jumping on the Charm City Circulator:
- Baltimore City Attractions
- American Visionary Arts Museum
- Baltimore Center Stage
- Baltimore Museum of Art
- Broadway Market
- Center Stage
- Flag House Museum
- Hippodrome Theater
- Historic Ships of Baltimore
- Inner Harbor
- Lexington Market
- Little Italy
- Maryland Science Center
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Power Plant LIVE
- Rash Field
- Reginald F. Lewis Museum
- Royal Farms Arena
- Walters Art Museum
- Washington Monument
Top 10 Reasons to Ride the Charm City Circulator:
- Fast, Friendly, & Free: Free is good, and free is faster because you don't have to waste time looking for a change or waiting in line for other riders to pay a fare.
- Convenient: Rides come every 10 to 20 minutes, every 40 minutes for the Banner Route. All you have to do is step on and go.
- Cool: Baltimore's never seen a ride like this one. It's sleek, comfortable, and green.
- Connected: The Charm City Circulator will take you to all there is to do in the heart of the city, like business meetings or a ball game. Or use it to connect between other forms of transit like Light Rail, MARC, the subway, and even the Harbor Connector.
- Customers are #1: Professional drivers are specifically trained to make your new downtown ride friendly, calm, and comfortable.
- Child Friendly: The Charm City Circulator makes taking the whole family to one downtown's museums, parks, and attractions easy and inexpensive.
- Creative use of time: Sit back and relax. Read the paper. Or get some extra work done. Anything is possible when you don't have to sit behind the wheel.
- Convention Coverage: Visitors can get from their hotel to the Convention Center, then take it to museums, shopping, and the area's best restaurants.
- Cost Effective: Even if you drive to a garage, you can take the Charm City Circulator between appointments, eliminating the need to pay to park more than once.
- Car Saver: Downtown residents will no longer have to suffer the expense and hassle of owning (and parking) a car. The Charm City Circulator will get you need to go, whether it's the grocery store, the office, or back from a night out with friends.
Contact Us
Charm City Circulator
417 E. Fayette Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Customer Service: (410) 396-9596
Email: charmcitycirc@baltimorecity.gov
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky
Hours of Operation
Sun: 9 am – 8 pm
Mon-Thu: 7 am – 8 pm
Fri: 7 am – Midnight
Sat: 9 am –Midnight