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Local Transportation Guide
Whether you are headed out of town or looking for a way to get around locally, there are several transportation options available to you. The Information Desk in the Pearlstone Student Center (410-337-6121) has maps, directions, schedules and additional information regarding shuttles, taxi cabs, buses, light rails, trains, and airplanes.
Colltown Shuttle
The most current schedule can be accessed at
www.colltown.org.
The Colltown Shuttle runs between Goucher College, Towson Town Center, College of Notre Dame, Loyola College, and Johns Hopkins University. The shuttle operates seven days a week during the academic year.
Homewood JHMI Shuttle
This shuttle leaves approximately every hour, soon after the Goucher/Towson/ Hopkins
shuttle arrives at Hopkins. It will take you free of charge to Penn Station, the Peabody Conservatory (near Center Stage and other downtown attractions), and JHMI downtown.
Taxi cabs
Local Taxi Cab Companies
- ABC Taxi Association, 410-323-4222
- Airport Taxi, 410-859-1103
- Jimmy’s Cab, 410-296-7200
- Royal Cab, 410-327-0330
- Yellow Cab, 410-235-0300
Approximate Taxi Cab Rates
Goucher to Penn Station $21.00
Goucher to BWI $37.00
Goucher to Towson $ 8.00
SGA Emergency Cab Fund
This fund pays for cab rides from off campus in cases where people have no money to pay. This fund must be paid back by the user within three days. Stop at the Office of Safety and Security upon arriving to campus to receive money for your cab fare if you have no money to pay. (See article V, section F of the SGA Constitution, page 95.)
Bus
Mass Transit Administration (MTA)
MTA buses #3, #8, #9 and #11 put the city of Baltimore at your fingertips. Bus #11 stops on campus at the Southerly Road exit (near the Gate House). One-way fare is $1.60, exact change required.
www.mtamaryland.com
Bus Information, 410-539-5000
TTY, 410-539-3497
Call-A-Lift Bus Information, 410-682-5438
Paratransit Service, 410-727-3535
Private Bus Companies
A Peter Pan bus station and a Greyhoundstation are located at the Baltimore Travel Plaza at 5625 O’Donnell Street. A Greyhound bus station is located at 210 W. Fayette Street.
Greyhound Bus Terminal, 1-800-231-2222, 410-752-1393, www.greyhound.com
Peter Pan Bus Station, 1-800-343-9999, www.peterpan-bus.com
Directions to Peter Pan and Greyhound Stations at Baltimore Travel Plaza By Car
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 EAST to 95 SOUTH.
Take EXIT 57. At the bottom of the ramp turn RIGHT.
Baltimore Travel Plaza, at 5625 O’Donnell Street, is on the LEFT.
The bus stations are located next to the Best Western at the Baltimore Travel Plaza.
Directions to Greyhound Bus Terminal at 210 W. Fayette Street By Car
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Take 83 SOUTH (toward Baltimore). This will become Jones Falls Expressway once
you get into the city.
Turn RIGHT onto FAYETTE STREET.
The Bus Station and parking garage are on the RIGHT at 210 W. Fayette Street.
Light Rail
The closest blue line stops in Lutherville, on Ridgely Road adjacent to Timonium Mall. The yellow line runs to BWI. One-way fare is $1.60.
Mass Transit Administration
www.mtamaryland.com
Light Rail, 410-539-5000
TTY, 410-539-3497
Call-A-Lift Bus Information, 410-682-5438
Paratransit Service, 410-727-3535
Train
Penn Central Station
Located at 1501 N. Charles Street (one mile from downtown Baltimore), this station provides rail connections from Boston to Florida, as well as to Chicago, St. Louis, and other major cities.
Penn Central Station, 800-523-8720, 800-872-7245
Directions to Penn Central Station By Bus
Take MTA Bus #11 to Penn Central Station. Schedules and assistance in reading the schedule are available at the Information Desk.
Directions to Penn Central Station By Car
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Take EXIT 23A to 83 SOUTH (toward Baltimore).
Take EXIT 4 (St. Paul Street) and go RIGHT towards Mt. Royal Ave.
At light turn RIGHT onto N. Charles St. Penn Station is on the right.
Directions to Penn Station By Shuttle
Take the Colltown Shuttle to The Johns Hopkins University. Then take the Homewood JHMI Shuttle to Penn Station.
MARC Commuter Train
The MARC Commuter Train stops at Penn Station and runs to and from Union Station in Washington, D.C.
Mass Transit Administration, www.mtamaryland.com
MARC Train Information, 410-539-5000 TTY, 410-539-3497
Call-A-Lift Bus Information, 410-682-5438
Paratransit Service, 410-727-3535
Amtrak Rail Service
800-USA-RAIL, www.amtrak.com
Airplane
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI offers domestic and international air service. Commuter services that link Baltimore with smaller cities are also available.
www.bwiairport.com
Information, 410-859-7111, 1-800-I-FLY-BWI
TTD, 410-859-7227
Travelers Aid, 410-859-7207
Cab Service, 410-859-1100
BWI Rail Station, 410-672-6167
BWI Break Shuttle (during Goucher College breaks)
The Information Desk 410-337-6121
Around academic breaks, Goucher College sponsors shuttles to BWI Airport. The cost is $5.00 one way. Shuttles from BWI back to Goucher run on the day Residence Halls reopen. Tickets go on sale two weeks prior to the closing of the Residence Halls and must be purchased at the Information Desk in advance.
BWI Super Shuttle, 800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826)
www.supershuttle.com
Call this shuttle service 24 hours in advance to make reservations. The cost is $23 one-way. Additional passengers in the party pay $8.
Baltimore Airport Shuttle, 410-821-5387
This door-to-door company charges $25 for a one-way trip. Additional passengers in the party pay $5.
The Johns Hopkins University Shuttle (seasonal)
Residential Life Office 410-516-8283
Around academic breaks The Johns Hopkins University sponsors shuttles to BWI Airport. The cost is $10 one-way.
Directions to BWI Airport By Car
Plan at least a half hour travel time; more if you will be traveling anytime during rush hour (7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Exit 11B to 95 South (toward Washington).
Exit 47A to 195 East (toward BWI Airport).
Follow signs to BWI Airport.
Directions to BWI Airport By Train
Take MTA Bus #11 to Penn Station.
Take the MARC Penn Line to the BWI Airport train station.
Schedules and assistance in reading the schedule are available at the Information Desk.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
www.metwashairports.com/National/index.html
703-417-8000
Traveler’s Aid, 703-417-3972
Directions to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport By Car
Plan on at least an hour and a half travel time. If you are traveling any time during rush hour (7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. or 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) plan at least an extra 45 minutes travel time.
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Take Exit 11B to 95 South (toward Washington).
Stay on 95 / 495 to Washington / Richmond.
Exit to Baltimore-Washington Parkway (BW Parkway) South.
Continue on the BW Parkway past the New York Avenue exit.
This becomes the Anacostia Freeway (295) and will take you to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
As you cross the bridge (stay in the right lane) look for blue airport signs on lamp posts, etc.
Follow these signs to the airport.
Washington Dulles International Airport
www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/index.html
703-572-2700
Directions to Dulles Airport By Car
Plan on at least an hour and a half travel time. If you will be traveling any time during rush hour (7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. or 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.) plan at least an extra 45 minutes travel time for traffic.
Turn RIGHT out of Goucher’s front gate onto Dulaney Valley Road.
Take 695 WEST (toward Pikesville).
Take Exit 11 B to 95 South (toward Washington).
Take Exit 27 to 495 West (toward College Park and Silver Spring).
Follow 495 (Capital Beltway) into Virginia.
Take Exit 9 to 66 West (Dulles Airport Access Road).
Follow signs to the airport.
Rideboard
Sharing a ride can be a great way to save money, reduce pollution, and have company. If you need a ride—or someone to share gas and tolls—check out the Ride Board next to the Information Desk in Pearlstone Student Center. Post a message with your destination, the dates of your departure and return, your name, and contact information. The Ride Board is particularly helpful when academic breaks are approaching.