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

From Arlington to Towson by bus, metro and train

To get from Arlington to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to New Carrollton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the CITYLINK GREEN bus from Charles St & Penn Station Nb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $7.60. The bus, metro and train schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Towson on the Moovit app.

120min$7.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - ORANGE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton Amtrak Station
    ID NCR
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Towson

The distance between Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 53.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Towson 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.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Arlington to Towson

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Arlington to Towson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington) and destination (Towson), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Metro line ORANGE, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

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

    The ORANGE metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station station near Arlington to New Carrollton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till New Carrollton station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro, train and bus is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station station near Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the New Carrollton stop, which is closest to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro, train and bus fare from Arlington to Towson?

    The ride from Arlington to Towson costs $7.60.

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