The average train between Charlottesville and Towson takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville to Towson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Charlottesville and Towson. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottesville is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Towson at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 16m • 2 changes


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4h 42m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Towson. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Towson station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Charlottesville to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Towson is 223 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Lutherville via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and Mt. Royal / MICA in around 3h 51m.