How to get from Charlestown to Takoma Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train, then the MARC train and finally take the 15 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 105 station to Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 1515
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Martinsburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 105
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Takoma Langley
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24902
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 15 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 105 station to Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 1515
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    16 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 105
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 13
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Takoma Langley
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24902
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Takoma Park

The distance between Charlestown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 94.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Takoma Park by bus 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 Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Takoma Park is located at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd.

Metro stations close to Takoma Park:

  • West Hyattsville Metro Station

Train stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
  • Piney Branch Rd & Flower Ave
  • Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd

Related Routes

By bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 15 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 105 station to Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 1515
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    16 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 105
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 13
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Takoma Langley
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24902
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Takoma Park?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line MARC, Bus line 15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown to Takoma Park?

    The alternative route takes 319 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line SILVER STAR, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The ROUTE 5 bus line goes from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station near Charlestown to Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the ROUTE 5 bus from the Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) stop near Charlestown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace stop, which is closest to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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