There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Towson by train, bus, car, plane or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 48m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 19m
5 alternative options
Bus via GAY ST & FAYETTE ST nb • 8h 13m
Drive • 5h 39m
Line 905 bus, fly to Baltimore • 5h 21m
Albany to Towson by train, walk and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Towson is to bus via GAY ST & FAYETTE ST nb which costs $29 - $110 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Towson is to line 905 bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Towson. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via New York Midtown, EASTERN AVE & PONCA ST wb and GAY ST & FAYETTE ST nb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Towson. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Lutherville via New York Penn Station and North Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Albany and Towson is 337 miles. The road distance is 326.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Towson without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $35 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Albany to Towson, including transfers.
Albany to Towson bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Albany-Rensselaer station.
Albany to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Towson is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $35 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $140 and takes 7h 19m.
- Distance: 337.5 miles
- Duration: 5h 48m
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Albany to Towson via New York Penn Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and North Avenue in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Towson via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 50 St, and New York, NY in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $490
Flights from Albany to Reagan Washington via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany to Reagan Washington via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Albany to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $550
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $6 - $29
- Child Coach - short notice
- $19 - $29
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $16 - $55
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $18 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $95
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $18 - $90
Train from New York Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $7 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $22 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $18 - $60
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $20 - $65
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $26 - $50
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $110
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $22 - $100
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $7 - $65
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $90
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30 - $90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30 - $70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26 - $40
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $460
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $290
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $330
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $75 - $260
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $140 - $460
- First Class - Adult
- $150 - $460
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $20 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $65 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $340
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $9 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $95 - $240
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to PENN STATION MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $5
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $10
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $4 - $6
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
- Saver
- $40 - $75
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Baltimore - Towson, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17 - $65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $17 - $65
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1
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Albany to Towson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore station.
Albany to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Towson is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Albany to Towson.
There are 297+ hotels available in Towson. Prices start at $49 USD per night.