How to get from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C2 bus from University Bl+Franklin Av station to Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89M bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Lane And Ashford Street (Westbound) station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus schedule from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

187min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - C2C2
Bus - 89M89M
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from University Bl+Franklin Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Bl+Franklin Av
    ID 2000308
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    East To Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002578
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002579
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 89M89M
    Wait for bus
    89M
    North To South Laurel P+R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Ashford Street (Westbound)
    ID 3002535
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD by bus via C2, 302 and 503

To get from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C2 bus from University Bl+Franklin Av station to Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

211min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C2C2
Bus - 302302
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from University Bl+Franklin Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Bl+Franklin Av
    ID 2000308
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    East To Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002578
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002579
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd
    ID 30043
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive
    80 yd • 2 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
    58 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 Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD

The distance between Franklin Ave & Flower Ave, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 37.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Ave & Flower Ave) and destination (Columbia, MD), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD by bus via C2, 302 and 503

To get from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C2 bus from University Bl+Franklin Av station to Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

211min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C2C2
Bus - 302302
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from University Bl+Franklin Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Bl+Franklin Av
    ID 2000308
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    East To Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002578
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002579
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd
    ID 30043
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive
    80 yd • 2 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
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line C2, Bus line 89M, Bus line 503.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line C2, Bus line 302, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Ave & Flower Ave and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD?

    The C2 bus line goes from University Bl+Franklin Av station near Franklin Ave & Flower Ave in Montgomery County to East To Greenbelt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East To Greenbelt station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Ave & Flower Ave in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the C2 bus from the University Bl+Franklin Av stop near Franklin Ave & Flower Ave in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Ave & Flower Ave and Columbia, MD?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Franklin Ave & Flower Ave to Columbia, MD costs $1.50.

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