There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson by subway, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train, bus
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to DULANEY VALLEY RD & MACY'S nbbus 51
3h 3m$7–14Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nbbus
3h 11m$20–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Towson67.9 mi
1h 28mDrive 67.9 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towsoncar 67.9 mi
1h 28m$13–18
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson is to subway and train and bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Washington Union Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Towson is 79 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson without a car is to subway and train and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $6 - $14.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Towson.
There are 280+ hotels available in Towson.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb in around 3h 11m.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to DULANEY VALLEY RD & MACY'S nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Towson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Towson. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.