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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 METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to New Carrollton Metro Station 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 & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
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
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    60 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
    34 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 & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington to Towson by bus, metro and train via METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 51

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 METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to New Carrollton Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    60 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
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    44 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 53.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 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.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Rosslyn, Va.

Metro stations close to Arlington:

  • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station
  • Arlington Cemetery Metrorail Station
  • Rosslyn Metro Station

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Rosslyn, Va
  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS
  • Wilson Blvd Eb @ Fort Myer Dr Ns

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 East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb.

Bus stations close to Towson:

  • East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb
  • East Joppa Road at Tabco Towers Eb 0037 (East)
  • Fairmount Ave & Dulaney Valley Rd FS Wb

Alternative route from Arlington to Towson by bus, metro and train via METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 51

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 METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to New Carrollton Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    60 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
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    44 min
  • 10
    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 Arlington to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 51.

  • 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 2 hr 25 min.

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

    The METRORAIL ORANGE LINE 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 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE 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.