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How to get fromRoanoke to Towsonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Towson by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    6h 51m
    $128–797

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    8h 18m
    $46–656

  3. Drive  275 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Towsoncar car 275 mi
    4h 51m
    $51–73

  4. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $55–378

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    8h 26m
    $53–76

  6. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 50m
    $89–1,010

  7. Train to Charlottesville, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    8h
    $138–489

Roanoke to Towson by train, foot, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Lutherville via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and Mt. Royal / MICA in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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