There are 5 ways to get from Towson to Washington by tram, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Lutherville to Mt. Royal / MICALight Raillink
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
1h 20m$4–606Line 51 bus, train
- Take the bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb51
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
1h 39m$4–602Bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & ArchCityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0310D / ...
2h 41m$9–39Drive 46.3 mi
- Drive from Towson to Washington46.3 mi
1h 7m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Towson to Washington46.3 mi
1h 7m$130–160
Towson to Washington by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Washington is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Washington is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Washington station. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Washington Union Station via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at Washington Union Station via Baltimore Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Towson and Washington is 50 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Washington without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 20m and costs $4 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Towson to Washington, including transfers.
Towson to Washington bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns station.
Towson to Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Lutherville station.
Towson to Washington bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Washington Union Station via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 2h 41m.
- 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
- 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
- $5–80
- 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 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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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 Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Mt. Royal / MICA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Washington is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Towson to Washington.
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