There are 4 ways to get from Towson to Charles Town by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 20m$23–640Drive 78.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Towson to Charles Towncar 78.9 mi
1h 26m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Frederickbus Brs 200 / ...
4h 48m$42–57Train 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 59m$83–127
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns 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 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Towson and Charles Town is 118 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 20m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Towson to Charles Town, including transfers.
Towson to Charles Town bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns 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 20m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lutherville to Charles Town via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, 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, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- 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
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore to Frederick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 131+ hotels available in Charles Town.