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How to get from Garrett Park to Columbia by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Garrett Park to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Silver Spring station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Z7 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound) station to Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - Z7Z7
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    1.15 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 115
    ID 2005466
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - Z7Z7
    Wait for bus
    Z7
    North To South Laurel Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln+Belle Ami Dr
    ID 3002537
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound)
    ID 30037
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and metro

To get from Garrett Park to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Grosvenor Metro Station station to Silver Spring station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Z7 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound) station to Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.60.

214min$9.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - Z7Z7
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Grosvenor Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Grosvenor Metro Station
    1.19 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 115
    ID 2005466
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - Z7Z7
    Wait for bus
    Z7
    North To South Laurel Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln+Belle Ami Dr
    ID 3002537
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound)
    ID 30037
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Garrett Park to Columbia

The distance between Garrett Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 33.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garrett Park to Columbia by bus 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 Garrett Park

Garrett Park is located at Garrett Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Strathmore Ave & Keswick St.

Metro stations close to Garrett Park:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • North Bethesda
  • Medical Center Metro

Train stations close to Garrett Park:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Garrett Park:

  • Strathmore Ave & Keswick St
  • Strathmore Ave & Clermont Ave
  • Strathmore Ave & Montrose Ave

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 Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Westbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Westbound)
  • Minstrel Way / Snowden River Pkwy (Northbound)
  • Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound)

By bus and metro

To get from Garrett Park to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Grosvenor Metro Station station to Silver Spring station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Z7 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound) station to Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.60.

214min$9.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - Z7Z7
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Grosvenor Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Grosvenor Metro Station
    1.19 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 115
    ID 2005466
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - Z7Z7
    Wait for bus
    Z7
    North To South Laurel Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln+Belle Ami Dr
    ID 3002537
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound)
    ID 30037
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garrett Park to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line Z7, Bus line 503.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garrett Park to Columbia?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line Z7, Bus line 503.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Kensington station near Garrett Park to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Station station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Garrett Park and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Kensington station near Garrett Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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