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

From Towson to Rockville 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 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 CARDINAL 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 35 min.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - CARDINALCARDINAL
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 - CARDINALCARDINAL
    Wait for train
    CARDINAL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    36 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 from Towson to Rockville by bus, metro and train via 53, CARDINAL 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 53 bus from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb station to Preston St & Charles St Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CARDINAL 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 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - CARDINALCARDINAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb
    ID 10712
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    State Center Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston St & Charles St Wb
    ID 4065
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CARDINALCARDINAL
    Wait for train
    CARDINAL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    36 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 63.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 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 Fairmount Ave & Dulaney Valley Rd Eb.

Bus stations close to Towson:

  • Fairmount Ave & Dulaney Valley Rd Eb
  • Fairmount Ave & Dulaney Valley Rd FS Wb
  • Towson Town Center Bay 1

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 Rockville Pike & Bouic Ave.

Metro stations close to Rockville:

  • Twinbrook Metro Station
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Rockville:

  • Garrett Park
  • Rockville Amtrak
  • Rockville

Bus stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville Pike & Bouic Ave
  • Halpine Rd & Rockville Pike
  • Rockville Pike & Halpine Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Towson to Rockville by bus, metro and train via 53, CARDINAL 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 53 bus from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb station to Preston St & Charles St Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CARDINAL 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 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - CARDINALCARDINAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb
    ID 10712
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    State Center Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston St & Charles St Wb
    ID 4065
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CARDINALCARDINAL
    Wait for train
    CARDINAL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    36 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 155 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line CARDINAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line CARDINAL, 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 35 min.

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

    The 51 bus line goes from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb station near Towson to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Downtown 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 35 min.

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

    Get on the 51 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 Downtown station, which is closest to Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.