How to get from South Kensington to Towson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Kensington to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union 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 & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, ACELA and 51

To get from South Kensington to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 51 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 52 min.

172min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Towson

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 59.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington 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 South Kensington

South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Knowles Ave & Howard Ave.

Metro stations close to South Kensington:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to South Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Summit Ave

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)
  • East Joppa Road at Tabco Towers Eb 0037 (East)
  • Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, ACELA and 51

To get from South Kensington to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 51 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 52 min.

172min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    39 min
  • 9
    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 South Kensington to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Kensington to Towson?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Kensington to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The MARC train line goes from Kensington station near South Kensington 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 South Kensington to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Kensington station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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