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

From Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train

To get from Towson to Silver Spring 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train via 51, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Towson to Silver Spring 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Towson to Silver Spring

The distance between Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 59.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson to Silver Spring 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 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 Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
  • East West Hwy & @1325
  • East West Hwy & Colesville Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Towson to Silver Spring by bus, metro and train via 51, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Towson to Silver Spring 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Silver Spring
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Towson to Silver Spring?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Towson to Silver Spring?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Towson and Silver Spring 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 16 min.

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

    The 53 bus line goes from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb station near Towson to State Center Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till State Center Metro station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Towson and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 53 bus from the York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb stop near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the State Center Metro station, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.