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How to get from Norfolk to Columbia by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Norfolk to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 315 bus from 12th St & G St NW Nb station to Broken Land Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min.

460min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 315315
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th St & G St NW Nb
    ID 11581
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    315/9 Columbia Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and 305

To get from Norfolk to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 305 bus from 18th St & Massachusetts Ave NW Nb station to Broken Land Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 37 min.

457min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dupont Circle Metro Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & Massachusetts Ave NW Nb
    ID 11899
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/10 Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norfolk to Columbia

The distance between Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 249.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 460 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norfolk to Columbia by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Norfolk

Norfolk is located at Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Saint Pauls & Wood.

Bus stations close to Norfolk:

  • Saint Pauls & Wood
  • Saint Pauls & Charlotte
  • Brambleton & Lincoln

Public transit stations close to Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Columbia is located at Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Gerwig Ln / Berger Rd (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Gerwig Ln / Berger Rd (Northbound)
  • Gerwig Ln / Berger Rd (Southbound)
  • Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Westbound)

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and 305

To get from Norfolk to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 305 bus from 18th St & Massachusetts Ave NW Nb station to Broken Land Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 37 min.

457min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dupont Circle Metro Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & Massachusetts Ave NW Nb
    ID 11899
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/10 Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Norfolk to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 460 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 315.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Norfolk to Columbia?

    The alternative route takes 457 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct train between Norfolk and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Norfolk to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Norfolk Station station near Norfolk to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Boston station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Norfolk to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Norfolk and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus is about 7 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Norfolk to get to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Norfolk Station station near Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Norfolk and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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