How to get from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD runs from 5:16 AM to 11:51 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW metro from Pentagon 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 Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Pentagon Metro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

179min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - P12P12
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Pentagon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Greenbelt
    35 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
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD

The distance between Pentagon Metro, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 46.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro schedule from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pentagon Metro) and destination (Columbia, MD), 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 Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Bus line P12, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct metro between Pentagon Metro and Columbia, MD?

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

  • Which metro line goes from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Pentagon station near Pentagon Metro in Arlington County to Greenbelt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Greenbelt station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Pentagon Metro in Arlington County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by metro and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Pentagon Metro to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Pentagon station near Pentagon Metro in Arlington County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Pentagon Metro and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Greenbelt stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the metro fare from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Pentagon Metro to Columbia, MD costs $7.75.

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