There are 5 ways to get from Towson to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
4h 45m$19–926Train, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - CharlottesvilleWashington
6h 15mDrive 158.6 mi
- Drive from Towson to Charlottesville158.6 mi
3h 20m$29–42Train, subway, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)IAD - CHO
4h 59m$71–523Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union StationGreyhound US0600
7h 6m$32–74
Towson to Charlottesville by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at Charlottesville via Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Towson and Charlottesville is 163 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $19 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Towson to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Towson to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Towson to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Charlottesville is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $19 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lutherville to Charlottesville via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Towson to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Towson to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Charlottesville is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Towson to Charlottesville.
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