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How to get from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 321 bus from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd station to Van Dorn Metro Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally 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 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

158min$1.00
Bus - 321321
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 321321
    Wait for bus
    321
    321 Franconia - Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Dorn Metro Bay E
    ID 1199
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Van Dorn Street Metro Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    82 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via 231, BLUE and 305

To get from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 231 bus from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd station to Van Dorn Metro Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally 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 5 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and metro schedule from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

309min$3.00
Bus - 231231
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 231231
    Wait for bus
    231
    231 Van Dorn Via Kingstowne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Dorn Metro Bay E
    ID 1199
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Van Dorn Street Metro Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    82 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD

The distance between S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 48.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd 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 S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro schedule from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd) 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.

Alternative route from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via 231, BLUE and 305

To get from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 231 bus from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd station to Van Dorn Metro Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally 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 5 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and metro schedule from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

309min$3.00
Bus - 231231
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 231231
    Wait for bus
    231
    231 Van Dorn Via Kingstowne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Dorn Metro Bay E
    ID 1199
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Van Dorn Street Metro Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    82 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 321, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 309 minutes, using Bus line 231, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The 321 bus line goes from 321 Franconia - Springfield station near S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd in Fairfax County to Van Dorn Metro Bay E station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Van Dorn Metro Bay E station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd in Fairfax County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and metro is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 321 bus from the 321 Franconia - Springfield stop near S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd in Fairfax County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Van Dorn Metro Bay E stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from S Van Dorn St @ Franconia Rd to Columbia, MD costs $1.00.