How to get from Colesville to Towson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Colesville to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C8 bus from Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh station to College Park+Bus Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the 51 bus from Hopkins Pl & Pratt St station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Bus - C8C8
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colesville
  • 2
    Bus - C8C8
    Wait for bus
    C8
    East To College Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Park+Bus Bay B
    ID 3004389
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camden Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins Pl & Pratt St
    ID 13723
    480 yd • 6 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
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via C8, MARC and CITYLINK RED

To get from Colesville to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C8 bus from Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh station to College Park+Bus Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Baltimore St & Eutaw St FS Eb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Bus - C8C8
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colesville
  • 2
    Bus - C8C8
    Wait for bus
    C8
    East To College Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Park+Bus Bay B
    ID 3004389
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camden Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore St & Eutaw St FS Eb
    ID 2323
    730 yd • 9 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Colesville to Towson

The distance between Colesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 52.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colesville to Towson by bus 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 Colesville

Colesville is located at Colesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh.

Bus stations close to Colesville:

  • Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
  • Randolph Rd & Colesville United Met
  • Randolph Rd & Vital Wy

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
  • York Road @ E. Pennsylvania Ave Nb 0007 (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via C8, MARC and CITYLINK RED

To get from Colesville to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C8 bus from Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh station to College Park+Bus Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Baltimore St & Eutaw St FS Eb station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Bus - C8C8
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colesville
  • 2
    Bus - C8C8
    Wait for bus
    C8
    East To College Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Park+Bus Bay B
    ID 3004389
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camden Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore St & Eutaw St FS Eb
    ID 2323
    730 yd • 9 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line C8, Bus line MARC, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line C8, Bus line MARC, Bus line CITYLINK RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

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

    The C8 bus line goes from East To College Park Station station near Colesville to College Park+Bus Bay B station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till College Park+Bus Bay B station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Colesville and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 3 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the C8 bus from the East To College Park Station stop near Colesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the College Park+Bus Bay B stop, which is closest to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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