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How to get from Norfolk to Towson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Norfolk to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the CITYLINK GREEN bus from Charles St & Penn Station Nb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 40 min.

400min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, ACELA and 51

To get from Norfolk to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 51 bus from Charles St & Penn Station Nb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.

409min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norfolk to Towson

The distance between Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 265.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 400 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norfolk to Towson 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 Norfolk

Norfolk is located at Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Saint Pauls & Wood.

Bus stations close to Norfolk:

  • Saint Pauls & Wood
  • Saint Pauls & Charlotte
  • Brambleton & Lincoln

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

Towson is located at Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dulaney Valley Road at Towson Town Center Mall—Macy's Eb 0033 (East).

Bus stations close to Towson:

  • Dulaney Valley Road at Towson Town Center Mall—Macy's Eb 0033 (East)
  • 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb
  • Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, ACELA and 51

To get from Norfolk to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 51 bus from Charles St & Penn Station Nb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 49 min.

409min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 400 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 409 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 51.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 40 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Norfolk Station station near Norfolk to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Boston station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Norfolk and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 6 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Norfolk Station station near Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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