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

From Towson University to Silver Spring by bus and train

To get from Towson University to Silver Spring in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb station to Maryland Ave & Oliver St Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the F4 bus from New Carrollton+Bay H station to Silver Spring+Bay 223 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - F4F4
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb
    ID 12073
    440 yd • 6 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
    41 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
    New Carrollton, Md
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay H
    ID 3003182
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Towson University to Silver Spring by bus and train via 53, MARC and F4

To get from Towson University to Silver Spring in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 53 bus from York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb station to Preston St & Charles St Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the F4 bus from New Carrollton+Bay H station to Silver Spring+Bay 223 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - F4F4
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb
    ID 1674
    540 yd • 7 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
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay H
    ID 3003182
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Towson University to Silver Spring

The distance between Towson University, Montgomery County and Silver Spring, Montgomery County is approximately 52.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson University to Silver Spring by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Towson University

Towson University is located at Towson University, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is #19 Towsontown Garage ***.

Bus stations close to Towson University:

  • #19 Towsontown Garage ***
  • #1 University Union ***
  • #58 Liberal Arts ***

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring, Montgomery County

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Silver Spring Metro Station
  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Towson University to Silver Spring by bus and train via 53, MARC and F4

To get from Towson University to Silver Spring in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 53 bus from York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb station to Preston St & Charles St Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the F4 bus from New Carrollton+Bay H station to Silver Spring+Bay 223 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - F4F4
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb
    ID 1674
    540 yd • 7 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
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay H
    ID 3003182
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line MARC, Bus line F4.

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

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line MARC, Bus line F4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Towson University and Silver Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Towson University to Silver Spring?

    The 51 bus line goes from Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb station near Towson University in Baltimore County to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Towson University to Silver Spring by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Towson University in Baltimore County and Silver Spring in Montgomery County by bus and train is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Towson University to get to Silver Spring?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb stop near Towson University in Baltimore County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Towson University and Silver Spring?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

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