There are 4 ways to get from Towson to Frederick by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & ArchCityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner OfficeWestern Maryland
3h 1m$69–94Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbMarc
3h 59m$6–618Drive 52.3 mi
- Drive from Towson to Frederick52.3 mi
57 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Towson to Frederick52.3 mi
57 min$140–180
Towson to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Frederick is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Frederick is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Frederick. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Frederick Bayrunner Office via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Towson and Frederick is 58 miles. The road distance is 52.6 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Towson to Frederick, including transfers.
Towson to Frederick bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns station.
Towson to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Frederick is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $650 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Frederick Bayrunner Office via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lutherville to FREDERICK MARC wb via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 3h 59m.
- 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
- 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
- $6–80
- 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 Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
- 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Office
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
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More Questions & Answers
Towson to Frederick bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
Towson to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Frederick is 53 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Towson to Frederick.
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