What is the cheapest way to get from Towson to Ellicott City?

The cheapest way to get from Towson to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Towson to Ellicott City?

The fastest way to get from Towson to Ellicott City is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Towson and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL wb via Fayette St & Howard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Towson to Ellicott City?

The distance between Towson and Ellicott City is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

How do I travel from Towson to Ellicott City without a car?

The best way to get from Towson to Ellicott City without a car is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Towson to Ellicott City?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Towson to Ellicott City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Towson to Ellicott City bus from?

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

Where does the Towson to Ellicott City bus arrive?

Towson to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Fayette St & Howard St station.

Can I drive from Towson to Ellicott City?

Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Ellicott City is 17 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Towson to Ellicott City.

Where can I stay near Ellicott City?

There are 367+ hotels available in Ellicott City.

Towson to Ellicott City - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, line 77 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Towson to Ellicott City by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Fayette St & Howard Stbus CityLink RED
2. Take the bus from Fayette St & Howard St to FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL wbbus CityLink PURPLE
1h 33m
$4
Drive 16.6 mi
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1. Drive from Towson to Ellicott Citycar 16.6 mi
35 min
$3–5
Tram, line 77 bus
1. Take the tram from Lutherville to Mt. Royal / MICAtram Light Raillink
2. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus 77
1h 40m
$6–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Towson to Ellicott Citytaxi 16.6 mi
35 min
$45–60

Towson to Ellicott City by bus

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 18 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to FREDERICK RD & FIVE OAKS POOL wb via Fayette St & Howard St in around 1h 33m.

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