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 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 & Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 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.

131min$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
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    20 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
    30 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
    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 SILVER, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and CITYLINK GREEN

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 SILVER 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 & Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 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.

133min$7.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - SILVER
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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    20 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
    30 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
    41 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 53.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington to Towson by bus, metro and train via SILVER, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and CITYLINK GREEN

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 SILVER 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 & Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 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.

133min$7.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - SILVER
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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    20 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
    30 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
    41 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 131 minutes, using Metro line ORANGE, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, 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 2 hr 11 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 2 hr 11 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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