There are 4 ways to get from Towson to Charles Town by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 26m$23–636Drive 78.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Towson to Charles Towncar 78.9 mi
1h 26m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from DULANEY VALLEY RD & JOPPA RD sb to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus Brs 200 / ...
4h 49m$41–59Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtraktrain Floridian
6h 49m$57–107
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Charles Town is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Charles Town is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from DULANEY VALLEY RD & JOPPA RD sb and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Towson and Charles Town is 122 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Charles Town without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Towson to Charles Town, including transfers.
Towson to Charles Town bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from DULANEY VALLEY RD & JOPPA RD sb station.
Towson to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Charles Town is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from JOPPA RD & MANOR CARE eb to Charles Town via SAINT PAUL ST & PENN STATION fs sb, Baltimore Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DULANEY VALLEY RD & JOPPA RD sb to Charles Town via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 4h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from DULANEY VALLEY RD & JOPPA RD sb to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Towson to Charles Town bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
Towson to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Charles Town is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Towson to Charles Town.
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