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How to get from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD by bus?

By bus

To get from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 54 bus from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr station to W Diamond Ave & Perry Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

198min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5454
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr
    ID 24366
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Lakeforest
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Diamond Ave & Perry Pkwy
    ID 21826
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Md 117 W & Diamond Ave & Bureau Dr Eb
    ID 13603
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via NIST SHUTTLE, 201 and 501

To get from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the NIST SHUTTLE bus from Nist Administration Building 101 station to Bureau Drive 100 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

217min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - NIST SHUTTLENIST SHUTTLE
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Nist Administration Building 101

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nist Administration Building 101
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - NIST SHUTTLENIST SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    NIST SHUTTLE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bureau Drive 100
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Md 117 W & Diamond Ave & Bureau Dr Eb
    ID 13603
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD

The distance between Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 59.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr 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 Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr

Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr is located at Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is School Dr & Big Acre Sq.

Train stations close to Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr:

  • Gaithersburg
  • Washington Grove
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr:

  • School Dr & Big Acre Sq
  • Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr
  • Muddy Branch Rd & West Side Dr

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 Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Northbound)
  • Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
  • Mall In Columbia / Amc Theatre (Southbound)

Alternative route by bus via NIST SHUTTLE, 201 and 501

To get from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the NIST SHUTTLE bus from Nist Administration Building 101 station to Bureau Drive 100 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

217min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - NIST SHUTTLENIST SHUTTLE
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Nist Administration Building 101

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nist Administration Building 101
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - NIST SHUTTLENIST SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    NIST SHUTTLE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bureau Drive 100
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Md 117 W & Diamond Ave & Bureau Dr Eb
    ID 13603
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line NIST SHUTTLE, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The 54 bus line goes from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr station near Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr in Montgomery County to Lakeforest station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lakeforest station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 54 bus from the Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr stop near Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr and Columbia, MD?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Muddy Branch Rd & East Dr to Columbia, MD costs $5.00.

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