How to get from Towson to Rockville by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Towson to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the CITYLINK RED bus from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb station to Greenmount Ave & North Ave Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Twinbrook Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb
    ID 6566
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Greenmount North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & North Ave Sb
    ID 1584
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Twinbrook Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Twinbrook Metro Station
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via 51, MARC and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Towson to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the 51 bus from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb station to Maryland Ave & Oliver St Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Twinbrook Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb
    ID 6566
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryland Ave & Oliver St Sb
    ID 2172
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Twinbrook Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Twinbrook Metro Station
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Towson to Rockville

The distance between Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 62.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson to Rockville by bus, metro 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 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb.

Bus stations close to Towson:

  • 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb
  • Dulaney Valley Road at Towson Town Center Mall—Macy's Eb 0033 (East)
  • East Joppa Road at Tabco Towers Eb 0037 (East)

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

Rockville is located at Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A.

Metro stations close to Rockville:

  • North Bethesda
  • Twinbrook Metro Station

Train stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville
  • Rockville Amtrak
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Rockville:

  • Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A
  • Halpine Rd & Rockville Pike
  • Chapman Ave & Bouic Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via 51, MARC and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Towson to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the 51 bus from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb station to Maryland Ave & Oliver St Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Twinbrook Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb
    ID 6566
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryland Ave & Oliver St Sb
    ID 2172
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Twinbrook Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Twinbrook Metro Station
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Towson to Rockville?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK RED, Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Towson to Rockville?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

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

    The CITYLINK RED bus line goes from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb station near Towson to Greenmount North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Greenmount North station near Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Towson and Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 2 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the CITYLINK RED bus from the East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb stop near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Greenmount North station, which is closest to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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