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How to get fromTowson to La Plataby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Towson to La Plata by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Washington Union Station to La Platataxi taxi
    2h 23m
    $94–726

  2. Drive 71.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Towson to La Platacar car 71.2 mi
    1h 37m
    $13–19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7TH ST & MARYLAND AVE SW sb to La Plata P&R & Charles Cobus bus 650
    4h 21m
    $17–27

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  • Distance: 82 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and La Plata, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Towson to La Plata. However, you can take the vehicle to Mt. Royal / MICA, walk to Baltimore Penn Station, take the train to Washington Union Station, then take the taxi to La Plata. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOPPA RD & MANOR CARE eb to La Plata via SAINT PAUL ST & PENN STATION fs sb, Baltimore Penn Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, 7TH ST & MARYLAND AVE SW sb, and La Plata P&R & Charles Co in around 4h 21m.

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