There are 6 ways to get from Towson to Germantown by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Lutherville to Camden Station / Camden Yardstram Light Raillink
- Take the train from Camden Station Marc to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 1m$4–19Bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
- Take the bus from Warner St to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
4h 8m$8–11Drive 51 mi
- Drive from Towson to Germantowncar 51 mi
1h 10m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Towson to Germantowntaxi 51 mi
1h 10m$120–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Towson Town Center Bay 2 to Charles St & Camdenbus CityLink GREEN
- Take the train from Camden Station Marc to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 21m$4–15Train
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
3h 35m$6–611
Towson to Germantown by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Germantown is to bus which costs $8 - $11 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Germantown is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Germantown. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Warner St and Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Camden Station Marc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Towson and Germantown is 73 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Germantown without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $4 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Towson to Germantown, including transfers.
Towson to Germantown bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns station.
Towson to Germantown train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Lutherville station.
The best way to get from Towson to Germantown is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $650 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Warner St, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay E in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via GREENMOUNT AVE & NORTH AVE sb, Baltimore Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Tram from Lutherville to Camden Station / Camden Yards
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Train from Camden Station Marc to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from Camden Station Marc to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
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 GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- 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
Bus from Warner St to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Towson Town Center Bay 2 to Charles St & Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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Towson to Germantown bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
Towson to Germantown train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Camden Station / Camden Yards.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Germantown is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Towson to Germantown.
There are 113+ hotels available in Germantown.



