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How to get from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD by bus and train?
From Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD by bus and train
To get from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CH-US bus from 8th Street And G Street SE (Nb) station to Mass. Avenue And Columbus Cir (Union Station) (Wb) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the 501 bus from Dorsey Marc Station station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.
143min
CH-USMARC501Leaves from 8th Street And G Street SE (Nb)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus station8th Street And G Street SE (Nb)ID 10005850.55 mi • 12 min
- 2CH-USWait for busCH-USUnion Station
- 3
Ride to bus stationMass. Avenue And Columbus Cir (Union Station) (Wb)ID 100374411 min - 4Walk to train stationUnion Station190 yd • 3 min
- 5MARCWait for trainMARCBaltimore Camden
- 6Ride to train stationDorsey39 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDorsey Marc StationID 4057430 yd • 1 min
- 8501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 9Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067545 min
- 10Walk toColumbia, MD650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD by bus and train via 96, MARC and 501
To get from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Av Se+Independence Av SE station to Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the 501 bus from Dorsey Marc Station station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.
164min
96MARC501Leaves from Massachusetts Av Se+Independence Av SE
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Av Se+Independence Av SEID 10007260.52 mi • 11 min
- 296Wait for bus96West To Tenleytown Station
- 3Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Av Ne+1 St NEID 100374212 min
- 4Walk to train stationUnion Station100 yd • 2 min
- 5MARCWait for trainMARCBaltimore Camden
- 6Ride to train stationDorsey39 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDorsey Marc StationID 4057430 yd • 1 min
- 8501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 9Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067545 min
- 10Walk toColumbia, MD650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD
The distance between Potomac Ave, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 40.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Potomac Ave
Potomac Ave is located at Potomac Ave, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Pennsylvania Av Se+Potomac Av SE.
Metro stations close to Potomac Ave:
- Capital South
- Eastern Market
- Navy Yard Metro Station
Bus stations close to Potomac Ave:
- Pennsylvania Av Se+Potomac Av SE
- Potomac Av Se+14 St SE
- Potomac Av Se+15 St SE
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 & Gov Warfield Nb.
Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:
- Little Patuxent & Gov Warfield Nb
- Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
- Little Patuxent Pkwy / Sterrett Pl (Southbound)
Related Routes
- Holabird & Searles FS Wb to Columbia, MD
- Owings Mills Town Center Wb to Columbia, MD
- Reisterstown Rd & Mchenry Ave Sb to Columbia, MD
- Lutherville Station to Columbia, MD
- Hyattsville Crossing (Drop-Off) to Columbia, MD
- Ridgland Rd & Cranbrook Rd Sb to Columbia, MD
- Bus Stop at Timonium Fairgrounds Light Rail Station Sb to Columbia, MD
- 301 Hospital Dr Eb to Columbia, MD
- Baltimore Annapolis Blvd & Marbury Rd Sb to Columbia, MD
- Ring Rd & Aacc Eb to Columbia, MD
- West St & Church Cir to Columbia, MD
- Ritchie Hwy & Mva Nb to Columbia, MD
- Security Square Mall to Columbia, MD
- Belair Rd & Overlea Ave Nb to Columbia, MD
- White Marsh Mall to Columbia, MD
- Northern Pkwy & York Rd Eb to Columbia, MD
- Northern Pkwy & Mcclean Blvd FS Eb to Columbia, MD
- Craigmont Rd & Westview Mall Opp Wb to Columbia, MD
- Back River Neck Rd & Lanflair Rd Sb to Columbia, MD
- Bayner Rd & Sandalwood Rd to Columbia, MD
Alternative route from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD by bus and train via 96, MARC and 501
To get from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Av Se+Independence Av SE station to Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the 501 bus from Dorsey Marc Station station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.
164min
96MARC501Leaves from Massachusetts Av Se+Independence Av SE
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationMassachusetts Av Se+Independence Av SEID 10007260.52 mi • 11 min
- 296Wait for bus96West To Tenleytown Station
- 3Ride to bus stationMassachusetts Av Ne+1 St NEID 100374212 min
- 4Walk to train stationUnion Station100 yd • 2 min
- 5MARCWait for trainMARCBaltimore Camden
- 6Ride to train stationDorsey39 min
- 7Walk to bus stationDorsey Marc StationID 4057430 yd • 1 min
- 8501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 9Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067545 min
- 10Walk toColumbia, MD650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD?
The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line CH-US, Bus line MARC, Bus line 501.
What is the alternative route to get from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD?
The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line MARC, Bus line 501.
Is there a direct bus between Potomac Ave and Columbia, MD?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.
Which bus line goes from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD?
The CH-US bus line goes from 8th Street And G Street SE (Nb) station near Potomac Ave in Washington to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Station station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.
How long does it take to travel from Potomac Ave to Columbia, MD by bus and train?
The total travel time between Potomac Ave in Washington and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and train is about 2 hr 23 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Potomac Ave to get to Columbia, MD?
Get on the CH-US bus from the 8th Street And G Street SE (Nb) stop near Potomac Ave in Washington.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Potomac Ave and Columbia, MD?
Get off the bus at the Union Station stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.