The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Towson, MD
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Towson, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Towson, MD will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Washington, DC for Towson, MD on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:25 AM0h41Washington, DC11:06 AMTowson, MD$71One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM0h41Washington, DC11:01 AMTowson, MD$71One-way0 transfers
9:20 AM0h41Washington, DC10:01 AMTowson, MD$121One-way0 transfers
10:25 AM0h41Washington, DC11:06 AMTowson, MD$71One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM0h41Washington, DC11:01 AMTowson, MD$71One-way0 transfers
9:20 AM0h41Washington, DC10:01 AMTowson, MD$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Washington, DC to Towson, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Towson, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Towson, MD:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Towson, MD costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Towson, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
The journey is about 33m faster (41m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly $0.72 (€0.58) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€8) vs $10 (€8)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Towson, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Towson, MD trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:20 AM Washington, DC | 0h41 | 10:01 AM Towson, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:01 AM Towson, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Washington, DC | 0h41 | 11:06 AM Towson, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Towson, MD
Trains from Washington, DC to Towson, MD run on average 27 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Towson, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Towson, MD from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Towson, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Towson, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Towson, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Towson, MD
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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