There are 5 ways to get from Frederick to Towson by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MDWestern Maryland
- Take the bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nbCityLink RED
2h 11m$72–90Train
cheapest- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union StationMarc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn StationNortheast Regional
3h 4m$6–619Drive 52.6 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Towson52.6 mi
57 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Frederick to Towson52.6 mi
57 min$140–180Bus via Frederick Bus Station
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationGreyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nbCityLink RED
3h 41m$18–92
Frederick to Towson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Towson is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Towson is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick to Towson. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bayrunner Office and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Towson. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Lutherville via Washington Union Station and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Frederick and Towson is 59 miles. The road distance is 52.9 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Towson without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Frederick to Towson, including transfers.
Frederick to Towson bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frederick Bayrunner Office station.
Frederick to Towson train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Towson is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $650 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Lutherville via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and Mt. Royal / MICA in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Frederick Bayrunner Office to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $86–89
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Frederick to Towson bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD station.
Frederick to Towson train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Towson is 53 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Frederick to Towson.
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