What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Towson?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Towson is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Towson?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Towson is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Towson?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Towson. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Charlottesville Union Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and Baltimore St & Paca St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Towson?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Towson. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Lutherville via Washington Union Station and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Towson?

The distance between Charlottesville and Towson is 163 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Towson without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Towson without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $29 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Towson?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Charlottesville to Towson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Towson bus from?

Charlottesville to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Towson train from?

Charlottesville to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Towson?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Towson is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $29 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Towson bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Towson train arrive?

Charlottesville to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Towson?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Towson is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Charlottesville to Towson.

Where can I stay near Towson?

There are 351+ hotels available in Towson.

Charlottesville to Towson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Towson by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 51m
$29–664
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 56m
$27–653
Drive 158.7 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Towsoncar 158.7 mi
3h 21m
$29–42
Fly Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
4h 37m
$74–552
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
6h 47m
$30–55
Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
6h 20m
$143–687

Charlottesville to Towson by train, foot, and tram

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Lutherville via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and Mt. Royal / MICA in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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