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

From Bethesda to Towson by bus, metro and train

To get from Bethesda 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 RED metro from Bethesda Metro 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 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $5.55.

118min$5.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 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 Bethesda to Towson by bus, metro and train via RED, ACELA and CITYLINK RED

To get from Bethesda 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 RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Greenmount Ave & Oliver St Opp Nb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $5.55.

111min$5.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Oliver St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Lutherville Light Rail
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    33 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 Bethesda to Towson

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 57.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda 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 Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda+Bay C.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Tenleytown Metro Station

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay B

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 West Pennsylvania Ave @ York Rd Sb 0008 (West).

Bus stations close to Towson:

  • West Pennsylvania Ave @ York Rd Sb 0008 (West)
  • York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb
  • East Joppa Road at Tabco Towers Eb 0037 (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bethesda to Towson by bus, metro and train via RED, ACELA and CITYLINK RED

To get from Bethesda 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 RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Greenmount Ave & Oliver St Opp Nb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $5.55.

111min$5.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Oliver St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Lutherville Light Rail
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    33 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 Bethesda to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Metro line RED, Train line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Metro line RED, Train line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK RED.

  • Is there a direct metro between Bethesda 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 1 hr 58 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro, train and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Bethesda to Towson costs $5.55.

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