How to get from Towson to Capitol Heights by bus and train?

From Towson to Capitol Heights by bus and train

To get from Towson to Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CITYLINK GREEN bus from Towson Town Center Bay 1 station to St Paul St & Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the A12 bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay C station to Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - A12A12
Walk to Capitol Heights
Leaves from Towson Town Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towson Town Center Bay 1
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Paul St & Penn Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Newport News
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay C
    ID 3001549
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - A12A12
    Wait for bus
    A12
    South To Capitol Heights Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Capitol Heights
    Walk to
    Capitol Heights
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Towson to Capitol Heights by bus and train via CITYLINK RED, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and A12

To get from Towson to Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CITYLINK RED bus from 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb station to Greenmount Ave & Preston St Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the A12 bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay C station to Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - A12A12
Walk to Capitol Heights
Leaves from 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb
    ID 10654
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Um Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Preston St Sb
    ID 1589
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Newport News
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay C
    ID 3001549
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - A12A12
    Wait for bus
    A12
    South To Capitol Heights Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Capitol Heights
    Walk to
    Capitol Heights
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Towson to Capitol Heights

The distance between Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 48.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson to Capitol Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Towson

Towson is located at Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb.

Bus stations close to Towson:

  • Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
  • East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Eb 0035 (East)
  • East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb

Public transit stations close to Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Capitol Heights is located at Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Capitol Heights+Bus Bay D.

Metro stations close to Capitol Heights:

  • Capitol Heights Metro Station
  • Addison Road Metro Station
  • Benning Rd Metro Station

Bus stations close to Capitol Heights:

  • Capitol Heights+Bus Bay D
  • Capitol Hgts Station
  • E Capitol St+Southern Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Towson to Capitol Heights by bus and train via CITYLINK RED, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and A12

To get from Towson to Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CITYLINK RED bus from 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb station to Greenmount Ave & Preston St Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the A12 bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay C station to Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - A12A12
Walk to Capitol Heights
Leaves from 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb
    ID 10654
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Um Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Preston St Sb
    ID 1589
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Newport News
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay C
    ID 3001549
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - A12A12
    Wait for bus
    A12
    South To Capitol Heights Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Capitol Heights
    Walk to
    Capitol Heights
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Towson to Capitol Heights?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK GREEN, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line A12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Towson to Capitol Heights?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK RED, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line A12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Towson and Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Towson to Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The CITYLINK GREEN bus line goes from Towson Town Center Bay 1 station near Towson to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown station near Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Towson to Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Towson and Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Towson to get to Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the CITYLINK GREEN bus from the Towson Town Center Bay 1 stop near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Towson and Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.