There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Towson by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
3h 47m$20–633Bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Baltimore, MD - 1200 Ponca Stbus Charlotte
4h 7m$17–44Train via Washington
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
4h 45m$41–684Drive 151.7 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Towsoncar 151.7 mi
2h 56m$28–40Fly Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
4h 5m$52–392Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
4h 27m$26–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 58m$52–105Fly Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
5h 59m$46–334Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
5h 33m$79–398
Richmond to Towson by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Towson is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Towson is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Towson. However, there are services departing from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Towson. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Lutherville via Washington Union Station and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Richmond and Towson is 159 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Towson without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Richmond to Towson, including transfers.
Richmond to Towson bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St station.
Richmond to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Towson is to train via Washington which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $400 and takes 4h 5m, you could also bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, which costs $16 - $45 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Lutherville via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and Mt. Royal / MICA in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
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
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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Baltimore, MD - 1200 Ponca St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Towson bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Baltimore, MD - 1200 Ponca St station.
Richmond to Towson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Towson is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Richmond to Towson.
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