How to get from Howard University to Columbia by bus and metro?

Howard University to Columbia - Metro Schedule

The GREEN metro from Howard University to Columbia runs from 12:27 AM to 12:07 AM, with departures every 5 min-5 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 8 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Howard University to Columbia by bus and metro

To get from Howard University to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN metro from U Street station to Greenbelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P12 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Towne Centre Laurel station to Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.40. The bus and metro schedule from Howard University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia on the Moovit app.

128min$6.40
Walk to metro station
Metro - GREEN
Bus - P12P12
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from U Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    U Street
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Greenbelt
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P12P12
    Wait for bus
    P12
    North To Laurel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4 St+Ashford Bl
    ID 3004465
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towne Centre Laurel
    30 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
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    610 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard University to Columbia

The distance between Howard University, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 35.63 mi, which can typically be traveled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard University to Columbia by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Howard University to Columbia

To check the bus and metro schedule from Howard University to Columbia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard University) and destination (Columbia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard University to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Bus line P12, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct metro between Howard University and Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Howard University to Columbia?

    The GREEN metro line goes from U Street station near Howard University in Washington to Greenbelt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Greenbelt station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard University to Columbia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard University in Washington and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Howard University to get to Columbia?

    Get on the GREEN metro from the U Street station near Howard University in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Howard University and Columbia?

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

  • How much is the metro fare from Howard University to Columbia?

    The ride from Howard University to Columbia costs $6.40.

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