There are 7 ways to get from Towson to Durham by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus, line 700 bus
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus
4h 50m$222–655Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
10h 6m$44–104Bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Durhambus Nyc
8h 9m$54–79Train
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 10m$94–816Drive 302.4 mi
- Drive from Towson to Durhamcar 302.4 mi
5h 32m$56–80Bus, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 700 bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to GREENMOUNT AVE & NORTH AVE sbbus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus
5h 41m$78–1,092Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
6h 57m$326–1,066
Towson to Durham by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Durham is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Durham is to fly and bus and line 700 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Durham. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Durham via Pratt St & Light St and Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Towson and Durham is 295 miles. The road distance is 304.1 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Durham without a car is to bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center which takes 8h 9m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Towson to Durham, including transfers.
Towson to Durham bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Baltimore, MD station.
Towson to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Durham is to bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center which takes 8h 9m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $850 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Wanda Coach operates a bus from Baltimore, MD to Durham once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lutherville to Durham Amtrak Station via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
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
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- 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
- $8–19
- 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
- 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
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Schedules at
- https://gotriangle.org/maps-schedules/gotriangle
- Seniors 65+, youth 12 and under
- $0
- disabled, medicare
- $1
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deck
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Schedules at
- https://gotriangle.org/maps-schedules/gotriangle
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $50–75
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to GREENMOUNT AVE & NORTH AVE sb
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Towson to Durham bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Durham station.
Towson to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Durham is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Towson to Durham.
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