How to get from Alexandria to Towson University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alexandria to Towson University in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MANASSAS LINE train from Alexandria 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 Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5151
Walk to Towson University
Leaves from Alexandria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    330 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    25 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
    Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb
    ID 398
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson University
    Walk to
    Towson University
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Alexandria to Towson University in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MANASSAS LINE train from Alexandria station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb station to York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson University
Leaves from Alexandria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    330 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    25 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
    Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Lutherville Light Rail
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb
    ID 1674
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson University
    Walk to
    Towson University
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Towson University

The distance between Alexandria, Baltimore County and Towson University, Baltimore County is approximately 56.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Towson University 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 Alexandria

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Baltimore County and the nearest public transit station is King St + Sunset Dr.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • King St + Sunset Dr
  • King St + Sunset Dr - Amtrak/Vre
  • King Street-Old Town+Bay B

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 #35 Burdick Hall.

Bus stations close to Towson University:

  • #35 Burdick Hall
  • Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Eb
  • Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb

Related Routes

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

To get from Alexandria to Towson University in Baltimore County, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MANASSAS LINE train from Alexandria station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb station to York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Walk to Towson University
Leaves from Alexandria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    330 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    25 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
    Greenmount Ave & Federal St Opp Nb
    ID 1616
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Lutherville Light Rail
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York Rd & Aigburth Rd FS Nb
    ID 1674
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Towson University
    Walk to
    Towson University
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line MANASSAS LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line MANASSAS LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line CITYLINK RED.

  • Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Towson University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alexandria to Towson University?

    The MANASSAS LINE train line goes from 330 Union Station station near Alexandria in Alexandria to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Union Station station near Towson University in Baltimore County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Towson University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Alexandria and Towson University in Baltimore County by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Alexandria to get to Towson University?

    Get on the MANASSAS LINE train from the 330 Union Station station near Alexandria in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Alexandria and Towson University?

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

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