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How to get from Riverdale to Towson, MD by bus and train?

From Riverdale to Towson, MD by bus and train

To get from Riverdale to Towson, MD in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the F4 bus from Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H 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 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson, MD
Leaves from Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave
    ID 3001809
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    29 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, MD
    Walk to
    Towson, MD
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverdale to Towson, MD by bus and train via F4, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 51

To get from Riverdale to Towson, MD in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the F4 bus from Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson, MD
Leaves from Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave
    ID 3001809
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    28 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, MD
    Walk to
    Towson, MD
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverdale to Towson, MD

The distance between Riverdale, Baltimore County and Towson, MD, Baltimore County is approximately 44.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale to Towson, MD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Baltimore County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is Lafayette Ave at Queensbury Rd.

Metro stations close to Riverdale:

  • College Park-U Of Md
  • West Hyattsville Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • College Park

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • Lafayette Ave at Queensbury Rd
  • Queensbury Rd + Rhode Island Ave
  • Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave

Public transit stations close to Towson, MD, Baltimore County

Towson, MD is located at Towson, MD, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is Dulaney Valley Road at Towson Town Center Mall—Macy's Eb 0033 (East).

Bus stations close to Towson, MD:

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

Alternative route from Riverdale to Towson, MD by bus and train via F4, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 51

To get from Riverdale to Towson, MD in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the F4 bus from Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson, MD
Leaves from Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave
    ID 3001809
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    28 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, MD
    Walk to
    Towson, MD
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Riverdale to Towson, MD?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line F4, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Riverdale to Towson, MD?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line F4, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverdale and Towson, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverdale to Towson, MD?

    The F4 bus line goes from Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave station near Riverdale in Prince George's County to East To New Carrollton Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till East To New Carrollton Station station near Towson, MD in Baltimore County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverdale to Towson, MD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Riverdale in Prince George's County and Towson, MD in Baltimore County by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Riverdale to get to Towson, MD?

    Get on the F4 bus from the Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave stop near Riverdale in Prince George's County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Riverdale and Towson, MD?

    Get off the bus at the East To New Carrollton Station stop, which is closest to Towson, MD in Baltimore County.