There are 4 ways to get from State College to Towson by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421D
4h 56m$34–48Drive 153.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Towsoncar 153.8 mi
3h 4m$26–37Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
5h 29m$57–399Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
5h 10m$71–961
State College to Towson by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Towson is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Towson is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Towson. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station 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 4h 56m.
The distance between State College and Towson is 177 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Towson without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from State College to Towson, including transfers.
State College to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Towson is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from State College to Towson.
There are 314+ hotels available in Towson.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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