There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Towson by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 35m$33–619Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Towsoncar 88.5 mi
2h 9m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
5h 36m$26–38
Reading to Towson by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Towson is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Towson is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Towson. However, there are services departing from Reading 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 5h 36m.
The distance between Reading and Towson is 161 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Towson without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Reading to Towson, including transfers.
Reading to Towson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Towson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Towson is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Reading to Towson.
There are 234+ hotels available in Towson.
What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Reading to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb in around 5h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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