There are 3 ways to get from Mechanicsburg to Towson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 18m$79–699Drive 68.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mechanicsburg to Towsoncar 68.2 mi
1h 31m$12–17Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
6h 53m$32–51
Mechanicsburg to Towson by bus, foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Towson is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Towson is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechanicsburg to Towson. However, there are services departing from E Main St & Arch St EB and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Harrisburg Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechanicsburg to Towson. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Lutherville via 30th Street Station and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Mechanicsburg and Towson is 216 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Towson without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $75 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Mechanicsburg to Towson, including transfers.
Mechanicsburg to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Mechanicsburg to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Towson is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $75 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Lutherville via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and Mt. Royal / MICA in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mechanicsburg to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Mechanicsburg to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechanicsburg to Towson is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Mechanicsburg to Towson.
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