There are 4 ways to get from Towson to Gaithersburg by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Lutherville to Mt. Royal / MICA
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to GAITHERSBURG MARC wb
2h 51m$6–614Line 51 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb51
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Gaithersburg Park & Ride201
3h 32m$5–554Drive 48.7 mi
- Drive from Towson to Gaithersburg48.7 mi
1h 4m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Towson to Gaithersburg48.7 mi
1h 4m$130–170
Towson to Gaithersburg by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at GAITHERSBURG MARC wb via Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Towson and Gaithersburg is 72 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Gaithersburg without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 51m and costs $6 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Towson to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Towson to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Lutherville station.
Towson to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Mt. Royal / MICA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Gaithersburg is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Towson to Gaithersburg.
There are 178+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to Gaithersburg Park & Ride via MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb, Baltimore Penn Station, Bwi Airport Rail Station, and BWI Amtrak Station in around 3h 32m.
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- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Tram from Lutherville to Mt. Royal / MICA
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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 GAITHERSBURG MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- 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
- $10–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Gaithersburg Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
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