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

Bethesda to Towson - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Bethesda to Towson runs from 5:17 AM to 11:48 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 2 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 & Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $5.55. The bus, metro and train schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Towson on the Moovit app.

122min$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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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 & 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 Bethesda to Towson

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 57.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 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.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Bethesda to Towson

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Bethesda to Towson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bethesda) 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 Bethesda to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Metro line RED, Train line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

  • 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 2 hr 2 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station near Bethesda to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Union 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 2 hr 2 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 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 Union Station, 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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