How to get from Union Station to Catonsville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Union Station to Catonsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK SILVER bus and finally take the CITYLINK PURPLE bus from Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb station to Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Paul St & Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK SILVER
    Curtis Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb
    ID 516
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb
    ID 285
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ACELA, CITYLINK SILVER and CITYLINK PURPLE

To get from Union Station to Catonsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK SILVER bus and finally take the CITYLINK PURPLE bus from Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb station to Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Paul St & Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK SILVER
    Curtis Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb
    ID 516
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb
    ID 285
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Catonsville

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Catonsville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 51.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Catonsville 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE.

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
  • E St And Columbus Circle NE (Union Station) (Eb)
  • E St Ne+Columbus Circle NE

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

Catonsville is located at Catonsville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike.

Bus stations close to Catonsville:

  • Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
  • Rolling Rd & Geipe Rd Nb
  • Rolling Rd & Geipe Rd Sb

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ACELA, CITYLINK SILVER and CITYLINK PURPLE

To get from Union Station to Catonsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK SILVER bus and finally take the CITYLINK PURPLE bus from Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb station to Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Paul St & Penn Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK SILVER
    Curtis Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb
    ID 516
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb
    ID 285
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Catonsville?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK SILVER, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Catonsville?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK SILVER, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station and Catonsville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union Station to Catonsville?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Boston station near Union Station in Washington to Baltimore Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Baltimore Penn Station station near Catonsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Catonsville by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Catonsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station to get to Catonsville?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Boston station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station and Catonsville?

    Get off the train at the Baltimore Penn Station stop, which is closest to Catonsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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