There are 5 ways to get from Howard University to Towson by train, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the tram from Mt. Royal / MICA to Luthervilletram Light Raillink
2h 12m$8–612Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wbbus CityLink GREEN
2h 14m$6–604Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nbbus CityLink RED
2h 58m$11–16Drive 44.2 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Towsoncar 44.2 mi
1h 5m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howard University to Towsontaxi 44.2 mi
1h 5m$120–160
Howard University to Towson by foot, subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Towson is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Towson is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Towson. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Washington Union Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to Towson. However, there are services departing from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Lutherville via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Howard University and Towson is 54 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Towson without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 12m and costs $8 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Howard University to Towson, including transfers.
Howard University to Towson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Towson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Howard University to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Florida Av NW+7 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Tram from Mt. Royal / MICA to Lutherville
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Towson is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Howard University to Towson.
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