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The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is located at 13 Canal Street in the City of Cumberland (Maryland), most easily reached via Interstate 68. Cumberland is centrally located from nearby metro areas, about 2 and a half hours from Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburgh.
From Baltimore
Take I-70 West to I-68 West to Cumberland. Take the Downtown Exit (43C) and turn left at the bottom of ramp (stop sign). Go straight ahead through traffic light into the Western Maryland Station/Canal Place parking lot. The entrance to the lot is located at the intersection of Harrison Street and South Mechanic Street. Parking is free to train riders during the week with a token available from the WMSR ticket desk.
From Washington, DC
Take I-270 North to I-70 West to I-68 West to Cumberland. Take the Downtown Exit (43C) and turn left at the bottom of ramp (stop sign). Go straight ahead through traffic light into the Western Maryland Station/ Canal Place parking lot. The entrance to the lot is located at the intersection of Harrison Street and South Mechanic Street. Parking is free to train riders during the week with a token available from the WMSR ticket desk.
From Pittsburgh:
Take I-79 South to Morgantown then take I-68 East to Cumberland. Take the Downtown Exit (43C). Make a left at the bottom of the exit ramp. Go left at the next traffic light (across from the Holiday Inn.) Go straight ahead through traffic light into the Western Maryland Station/ Canal Place parking lot. The entrance to the lot is located at the intersection of Harrison Street and South Mechanic Street. Parking is free to train riders during the week with a token available from the WMSR ticket desk.
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1-800 TRAIN-50 (800- 872-4650) or locally at 301-759-4400
13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502