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

From Rockville to Towson by bus, metro and train

To get from Rockville 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 Twinbrook 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus, metro and train schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Towson on the Moovit app.

126min$7.75
Metro - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Twinbrook Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rockville
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    30 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 Rockville to Towson by bus, metro and train via RED, ACELA and CITYLINK RED

To get from Rockville 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 Twinbrook 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 59 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus, metro and train schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Towson on the Moovit app.

119min$7.75
Metro - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Twinbrook Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rockville
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    30 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 Rockville to Towson

The distance between Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 62.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville 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 Rockville to Towson

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Rockville to Towson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockville) 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 Rockville to Towson by bus, metro and train via RED, ACELA and CITYLINK RED

To get from Rockville 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 Twinbrook 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 59 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus, metro and train schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Towson on the Moovit app.

119min$7.75
Metro - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Twinbrook Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rockville
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    30 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 Rockville to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Metro line RED, Train line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Metro line RED, Train line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK RED.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rockville 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 6 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Rockville and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro, train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Glenmont station near Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Rockville to Towson costs $7.75.

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