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How to get from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD in Baltimore County, 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 Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 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 Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb
    ID 379
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD in Baltimore County, 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 Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 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 Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb
    ID 379
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD

The distance between Federal Center SW, Baltimore County and Catonsville, MD, Baltimore County is approximately 49.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Baltimore County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Federal Center SW

Federal Center SW is located at Federal Center SW, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & C St SW Sb.

Metro stations close to Federal Center SW:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Waterfront

Bus stations close to Federal Center SW:

  • 4th St & C St SW Sb
  • 4th St & C St SW Nb
  • 4th St & E St SW Sb

Public transit stations close to Catonsville, MD, Baltimore County

Catonsville, MD is located at Catonsville, MD, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave FS Eb.

Bus stations close to Catonsville, MD:

  • Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave FS Eb
  • Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb
  • Ingleside Ave & Melrose Ave Nb

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

To get from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD in Baltimore County, 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 Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    1.08 mi • 23 min
  • 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 Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick Rd & Ingleside Ave Wb
    ID 379
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK SILVER, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK SILVER, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE.

  • Is there a direct train between Federal Center SW and Catonsville, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Union Station station near Federal Center SW in Washington to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Boston station near Catonsville, MD in Baltimore County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Center SW to Catonsville, MD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Federal Center SW in Washington and Catonsville, MD in Baltimore County by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Federal Center SW to get to Catonsville, MD?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Union Station station near Federal Center SW in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Federal Center SW and Catonsville, MD?

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Catonsville, MD in Baltimore County.

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