How to get from Silver Spring to Towson University by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Silver Spring to Towson University in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Union Station 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 Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson University
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    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 - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb
    ID 398
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Towson University
    Walk to
    Towson University
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via METRORAIL RED LINE, MARC and 51

To get from Silver Spring to Towson University in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the 51 bus from Charles St & Penn Station Nb station to Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

139min$14.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson University
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    63 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
    Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb
    ID 398
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson University
    Walk to
    Towson University
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Towson University

The distance between Silver Spring, Baltimore County and Towson University, Baltimore County is approximately 53.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Towson University by bus, metro 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 Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring Station & Bay 112.

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring Station & Bay 112
  • Silver Spring Station & Bay 111
  • Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102

Public transit stations close to Towson University, Baltimore County

Towson University is located at Towson University, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is #58 Liberal Arts ***.

Bus stations close to Towson University:

  • #58 Liberal Arts ***
  • #19 Towsontown Garage ***
  • Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via METRORAIL RED LINE, MARC and 51

To get from Silver Spring to Towson University in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the 51 bus from Charles St & Penn Station Nb station to Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

139min$14.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson University
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    63 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
    Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb
    ID 398
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson University
    Walk to
    Towson University
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Towson University?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Towson University?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line MARC, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and Towson University?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Towson University?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Towson University station near Towson University in Baltimore County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Towson University by metro, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Towson University in Baltimore County by metro, train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to Towson University?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Silver Spring and Towson University?

    Get off the metro at the Towson University stop, which is closest to Towson University in Baltimore County.

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