Directions & Parking
Getting Here
Centrally located in Maryland and just eight miles north of Baltimore, Towson University is easily accessible by car, train or plane. A number of MTA bus routes also service the Towson area.
From I-95 (southbound):
- Take the
Baltimore Beltway I-695 west toward Towson.
- Take exit 25
toward MD-139/Charles Street.
- At the top of
the exit ramp, turn left and proceed to the
light.
- At the light
turn left onto Charles Street.
- Proceed
approximately 2 miles and turn left at the
light onto Towsontown Blvd.
- Turn right at
the first light onto Emerson Drive.
- Park on the
first floor of the West Village Parking
Garage in the spaces marked "Visitor
Parking."
- From the garage,
follow Towson Way (brick path) through West
Village. Make a right between Barton and
Tubman Houses and continue to West Village
Commons. Tours depart from the 3rd floor.
From I-95 (northbound), I-83
(north and southbound), and I-70 (eastbound):
- Take the
Baltimore Beltway I-695 toward Towson.
- Take exit 25 to
merge onto Charles Street (MD-139) south.
- Proceed
approximately 2 miles and turn left at the
light onto Towsontown Blvd.
- Turn right at
the first light onto Emerson Drive.
- Park on the first floor of the West Village Parking Garage in the spaces marked "Visitor Parking."
- From the garage,
follow Towson Way (brick path) through West
Village. Make a right between Barton and
Tubman Houses and continue to West Village
Commons. Tours depart from the 3rd floor.
From Baltimore (Penn Station):
- Proceed north on
Charles Street for approximately 7 miles.
- Turn right at
the light on Towsontown Boulevard.
- Turn right at
the first light onto Emerson Drive.
- Park on the
first floor of the West Village Parking
Garage in the spaces marked "Visitor
Parking."
- From the garage,
follow Towson Way (brick path) through West
Village. Make a right between Barton and
Tubman Houses and continue to West Village
Commons. Tours depart from the 3rd floor.
Parking for Campus Tours
All campus tour visitors must make a
campus tour reservation and use their email
confirmation as their parking permit. The email confirmation must be placed on
your windshield. Guests should note the following restrictions:
- Parking for campus tours is located in the West Village Garage visitor spaces on the first floor only.
- Parking permits are only valid through the completion of the tour.
Inclement Weather
In the event classes are canceled, all campus tours will be canceled. Towson University will post closing information on the Towson University website or call 410-704-NEWS.
Visitors with Disabilities
If you require accommodations for a disability, please call 410-704-4696 at least two weeks prior to your visit.



