What is the cheapest way to get from Towson to Charles Town?

The cheapest way to get from Towson to Charles Town is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Towson to Charles Town?

The fastest way to get from Towson to Charles Town is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Towson and Charles Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Towson and Charles Town?

No, there is no direct train from Towson station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Harpers Ferry Amtrak via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Towson to Charles Town?

The distance between Towson and Charles Town is 118 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

How do I travel from Towson to Charles Town without a car?

The best way to get from Towson to Charles Town without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $23 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Towson to Charles Town?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Towson to Charles Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Towson to Charles Town bus from?

Towson to Charles Town bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns station.

Where do I catch the Towson to Charles Town train from?

Towson to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Towson to Charles Town?

The best way to get from Towson to Charles Town is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Towson to Charles Town bus arrive?

Towson to Charles Town bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.

Where does the Towson to Charles Town train arrive?

Towson to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Towson to Charles Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Charles Town is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Towson to Charles Town.

Where can I stay near Charles Town?

There are 128+ hotels available in Charles Town.

Towson to Charles Town - 4 ways to travel via train, line 51 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Towson to Charles Town by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Line 51 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sbbus 51
2. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain
4h 37m
$23–636
Drive 78.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Towson to Charles Towncar 78.9 mi
1h 26m
$15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Stationbus Western Maryland / ...
4h 48m
$41–56
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtraktrain Floridian
6h 59m
$50–95

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Distance: 117.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?

You can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Charles Town via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to Charles Town via MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb, Baltimore Penn Station, Alexandria, and Harpers Ferry Amtrak in around 6h 59m.

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