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How to get from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to I St @ 18th St NW station. Next, take the 305 bus from 18th St & K St NW station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

367min$11.20
Bus - 971971
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St @ 18th St NW
    ID I18AM
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD by bus via 971, 345 and 407

To get from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 19th St @ H St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 407 bus from Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound) station to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $13.20.

362min$13.20
Bus - 971971
Bus - 345345
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St @ H St NW
    ID 19HSB
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
    ID 11587
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden River & Oakland Mills Eb
    ID 11835
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound)
    ID 40875
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
    ID 40683
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD
The distance between Dale City Commuter Lot, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 61.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 367 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Dale City Commuter Lot

Dale City Commuter Lot is located at Dale City Commuter Lot, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd.

Bus stations close to Dale City Commuter Lot:

  • Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd
  • Dale Blvd @ Gerry Ln
  • Dale Blvd @ Minnieville Rd
Public transit stations close to Columbia, MD, Howard County

Columbia, MD is located at Columbia, MD, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Little Patuxent Pkwy / Sterrett Pl (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Sterrett Pl (Northbound)
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Sterrett Pl (Southbound)

Alternative route from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD by bus via 971, 345 and 407

To get from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 19th St @ H St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 407 bus from Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound) station to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $13.20.

362min$13.20
Bus - 971971
Bus - 345345
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St @ H St NW
    ID 19HSB
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
    ID 11587
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden River & Oakland Mills Eb
    ID 11835
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound)
    ID 40875
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
    ID 40683
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 367 minutes, using Bus line 971, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 362 minutes, using Bus line 971, Bus line 345, Bus line 407.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dale City Commuter Lot and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD?

    The 971 bus line goes from State Department / Washington Dc station near Dale City Commuter Lot in Prince William County to I St @ 18th St NW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till I St @ 18th St NW station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Dale City Commuter Lot in Prince William County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 6 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dale City Commuter Lot to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 971 bus from the State Department / Washington Dc stop near Dale City Commuter Lot in Prince William County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dale City Commuter Lot and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the I St @ 18th St NW stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Dale City Commuter Lot to Columbia, MD costs $11.20.

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