There are 2 ways to get from Reston to Towson by subway, train, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2h 42m$6–19Drive 61.9 mi
- Drive from Reston to Towsoncar 61.9 mi
1h 24m$12–17
Reston to Towson by subway, train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Towson is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Towson is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Towson. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Lutherville via New Carrollton Amtrak Station and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Reston and Towson is 74 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Towson without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 42m and costs $6 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Reston to Towson, including transfers.
Reston to Towson train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to Towson train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Towson is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Reston to Towson.
There are 308+ hotels available in Towson.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reston to Towson. However, you can take the subway to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, walk to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, take the train to Baltimore Penn Station, walk to Mt. Royal / MICA, then take the vehicle to Lutherville. Alternatively, you can drive from Reston to Towson in around 1h 24m.
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
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