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How to get from Union Station to Towson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Union Station to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the ACELA train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. Next, 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 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ACELA and CITYLINK RED

To get from Union Station to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the ACELA train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. Next, 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 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Towson Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Towson
    Walk to
    Towson
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Towson

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 49.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE.

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
  • E St And Columbus Circle NE (Union Station) (Eb)
  • E St Ne+Columbus Circle NE

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 and train via ACELA and CITYLINK RED

To get from Union Station to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the ACELA train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. Next, 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 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Towson Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    26 min
  • 7
    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 Union Station to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Towson?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line CITYLINK RED.

  • Is there a direct train between Union Station and Towson?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union Station to Towson?

    The ACELA train line goes from Boston station near Union Station in Washington to Baltimore Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Baltimore Penn Station station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Towson by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union Station to get to Towson?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Boston station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union Station and Towson?

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

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