There are 3 ways to get from Towson to Mechanicsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 50m$79–698Drive 68.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Towson to Mechanicsburgcar 68.1 mi
1h 31m$12–17Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
7h 8m$32–46
Towson to Mechanicsburg by tram, foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at Harrisburg via Baltimore Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Towson and Mechanicsburg is 216 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Mechanicsburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $75 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Towson to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Towson to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Towson to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Mechanicsburg is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $75 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lutherville to E Main St & Arch St WB via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Towson to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Towson to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Mechanicsburg is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Towson to Mechanicsburg.
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