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

From Towson to Bethesda by bus, metro and train

To get from Towson to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the 51 bus from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb station to Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Towson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

168min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb
    ID 6566
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryland Ave & Lanvale & Falls FS
    ID 12714
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Towson to Bethesda by bus, metro and train via 53, MARC and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Towson to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the 53 bus from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb station to Preston St & Charles St Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Towson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

174min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb
    ID 10712
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    State Center Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston St & Charles St Wb
    ID 4065
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Towson to Bethesda

The distance between Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 59.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson to Bethesda 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 Towson to Bethesda

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Towson to Bethesda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Towson) and destination (Bethesda), 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 Towson to Bethesda by bus, metro and train via 53, MARC and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Towson to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the 53 bus from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb station to Preston St & Charles St Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Towson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

174min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York Rd & Pennsylvania Ave Nb
    ID 10712
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    State Center Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston St & Charles St Wb
    ID 4065
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 51, Train line MARC, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 53, Train line MARC, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

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

    The 51 bus line goes from East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb station near Towson to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Downtown station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Towson and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the East Joppa Road at Virginia Avenue Wb stop near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Towson to Bethesda costs $3.00.

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