There are 5 ways to get from Towson to Frederick by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus Brs 200 / ...
2h 59m$69–114Train
cheapest- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 18m$6–618Drive 52.3 mi
- Drive from Towson to Frederickcar 52.3 mi
57 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Towson to Fredericktaxi 52.3 mi
57 min$120–160Line 51 bus, bus
- Take the bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sbbus 51
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Baltimore / ...
3h 21m$15–568
Towson to Frederick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
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 4h 18m.
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 2h 59m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 59m 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, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Frederick is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $650 and takes 4h 18m.
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 via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore in around 2h 59m. 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 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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Towson to Frederick bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
Towson to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, 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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