There are 6 ways to get from Towson to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BWI - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
4h 36mDrive 226.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Towson to Pittsburghcar 226.5 mi
4h 52m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
9h 9m$44–79Train
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
10h 20m$164–856Bus, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to GREENMOUNT AVE & NORTH AVE sbbus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DCA - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
5h 57mTrain, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane IAD - PIT
6h 43m$96–1,214
Towson to Pittsburgh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Pittsburgh is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Towson and Pittsburgh is 258 miles. The road distance is 227.8 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Towson to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Towson to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Towson to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $900 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lutherville to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
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 Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- 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
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 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 Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to GREENMOUNT AVE & NORTH AVE sb
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Towson to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Towson to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Pittsburgh is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Towson to Pittsburgh.
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