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How to get fromReston to Towsonby subway, train, bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Reston to Towson by subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, train, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to DULANEY VALLEY RD & MACY'S nbbus bus 51
    2h 55m
    $6–211
  2. Drive 61.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reston to Towsoncar car 61.9 mi
    1h 24m
    $12–17

Reston to Towson by subway, train, and bus

Calendar349Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Reston to Towson. However, you can take the subway to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, walk to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, take the train to Baltimore Penn Station, walk to CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb, then take the line 51 bus to DULANEY VALLEY RD & MACY'S nb. Alternatively, you can drive from Reston to Towson in around 1h 24m.

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