Transit Services in Baltimore City

A great city has good transportation, and Baltimore is no exception. The Charm City Circulator (CCC) offers 24 free shuttles that run on five routes in central Baltimore, Maryland. The Harbor Connector (HC) is also part of the  Charm City Circulator (CCC) and is a free boat service for the city.

The  Charm City Circulator (CCC) has five routes:

  • Green Route, which runs from Downtown to the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus to North Avenue.

  • The Purple route goes from 33rd Street to Federal Hill.

  • The Orange route goes from Hollins Market to Harbor East.

  • The Banner route goes from the Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry.

  • The Cherry route goes from Cherry Hill to the Inner Harbor.

The Harbor Connector has three boat routes:

  • HC1 goes from Maritime Park to Locust Point.

  • HC2 goes from Canton to Locus Point.

  • HC3 goes from Pier 5 to Federal Hill.

Water Transit Strategic Plan

In 2025, Baltimore City DOT began working on an update to the 2015 Water Transit Strategic Plan. That plan sets a vision for the city's maritime activities, including the Harbor Connector and Harbormaster Office. 

The Baltimore City Transit Development Plan 

The Baltimore City Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a project to improve transportation in the city. It will focus on making the Charm City Circulator buses and Harbor Connector ferry service better. To learn more or share your ideas, visit the project website. The Water Transit is Baltimore’s updated vision for the future of maritime activities in our city. Building on the 2015 plan, this new strategy looks ahead over the next decade to guide investments in water transit, Harbor Connector service, ensure proper maintenance of our maritime infrastructure, and support the continued operation of the Harbormaster Office.