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How to get from Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MANASSAS LINE train from Crystal City station to Union Station 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 24 min.

144min
Walk to train station
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Walk to Towson, MD
Leaves from Crystal City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal City
    0.77 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    330 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson, MD
    Walk to
    Towson, MD
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MANASSAS LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 51

To get from Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MANASSAS LINE train from Crystal City station to Union Station 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 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson, MD
Leaves from Crystal City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal City
    0.77 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    330 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    40 min
  • 9
    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 Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD

The distance between Pentagon City Metro, Baltimore County and Towson, MD, Baltimore County is approximately 52.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pentagon City Metro 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 Pentagon City Metro

Pentagon City Metro is located at Pentagon City Metro, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is Pentagon City Metro.

Metro stations close to Pentagon City Metro:

  • Pentagon
  • Crystal City Metrorail Station
  • Pentagon City Metro Station

Train stations close to Pentagon City Metro:

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Pentagon City Metro:

  • Pentagon City Metro
  • Pentagon City+Bus Bay C
  • S Hayes St+12 St S

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 by bus and train via MANASSAS LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 51

To get from Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MANASSAS LINE train from Crystal City station to Union Station 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 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson, MD
Leaves from Crystal City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal City
    0.77 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    330 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    40 min
  • 9
    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 Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line MANASSAS LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK GREEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line MANASSAS LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Pentagon City Metro and Towson, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pentagon City Metro to Towson, MD?

    The MANASSAS LINE train line goes from Crystal City station near Pentagon City Metro in Arlington County to 330 Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 330 Union Station station near Towson, MD in Baltimore County.

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

    The total travel time between Pentagon City Metro in Arlington County and Towson, MD in Baltimore County by train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Pentagon City Metro to get to Towson, MD?

    Get on the MANASSAS LINE train from the Crystal City station near Pentagon City Metro in Arlington County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Pentagon City Metro and Towson, MD?

    Get off the train at the 330 Union Station stop, which is closest to Towson, MD in Baltimore County.

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