How to get from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 80 bus from N Capitol St Nw+Randolph Pl NW station to North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av 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 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from N Capitol St Nw+Randolph Pl NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Capitol St Nw+Randolph Pl NW
    ID 1001590
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    South To Foggy Bottom Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 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 - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 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
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X2, ACELA and 51

To get from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X2 bus from H St Nw+9 St NW station to H St Ne+Union Station Garage 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 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X2X2
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from H St Nw+9 St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Nw+9 St NW
    ID 1001103
    0.93 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    East To Minnesota Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003868
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 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 - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 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
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson

The distance between Shaw-Howard U Metro Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Towson, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 51.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shaw-Howard U Metro 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 Shaw-Howard U Metro Station

Shaw-Howard U Metro Station is located at Shaw-Howard U Metro Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is 7 St Nw+S St NW.

Metro stations close to Shaw-Howard U Metro Station:

  • U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo
  • Gallery Place-Chinatown
  • Noma-Gallaudet U

Bus stations close to Shaw-Howard U Metro Station:

  • 7 St Nw+S St NW
  • 7 St Nw+R St NW
  • Florida Av Nw+7 St NW

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via X2, ACELA and 51

To get from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X2 bus from H St Nw+9 St NW station to H St Ne+Union Station Garage 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 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X2X2
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson
Leaves from H St Nw+9 St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Nw+9 St NW
    ID 1001103
    0.93 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    East To Minnesota Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003868
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 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 - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 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
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line X2, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shaw-Howard U Metro Station and Towson?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson?

    The 80 bus line goes from N Capitol St Nw+Randolph Pl NW station near Shaw-Howard U Metro Station in Washington to South To Foggy Bottom Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South To Foggy Bottom Station station near Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to Towson by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shaw-Howard U Metro Station in Washington and Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shaw-Howard U Metro Station to get to Towson?

    Get on the 80 bus from the N Capitol St Nw+Randolph Pl NW stop near Shaw-Howard U Metro Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shaw-Howard U Metro Station and Towson?

    Get off the bus at the South To Foggy Bottom Station stop, which is closest to Towson in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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