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

By bus, metro and train

To get from Springfield 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 METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Franconia-Springfield Metro station to King Street-Old Town 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
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Franconia-Springfield Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Springfield
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alexandria
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    97 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
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via METRORAIL BLUE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and CITYLINK RED

To get from Springfield 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 METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Franconia-Springfield Metro station to King Street-Old Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Greenmount Ave & Federal 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 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Franconia-Springfield Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Springfield
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alexandria
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    26 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 Springfield to Towson

The distance between Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 63.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Springfield 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 Springfield

Springfield is located at Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay D.

Train stations close to Springfield:

  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
  • Backlick Road Station

Bus stations close to Springfield:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay D
  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C

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 Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb.

Bus stations close to Towson:

  • Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
  • 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb
  • Dulaney Valley Road at Towson Town Center Mall—Macy's Eb 0033 (East)

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via METRORAIL BLUE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and CITYLINK RED

To get from Springfield 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 METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Franconia-Springfield Metro station to King Street-Old Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Greenmount Ave & Federal 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 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Franconia-Springfield Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Springfield
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alexandria
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    26 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 Springfield to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK RED.

  • Is there a direct metro between Springfield 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 38 min.

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

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Addison Road station near Springfield to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till King Street-Old Town station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

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

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

    Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Addison Road station near Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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