How to get from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD by metro?

From Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD by metro

To get from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, take the 305 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 27 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

147min$7.25
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    305
    Wait for
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD by , bus and metro

To get from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 407 bus from Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound) station to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The metro schedule from Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

202min$7.75
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
345407
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    345407
    Wait for
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Snowden River & Oakland Mills Eb
    ID 11835
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound)
    ID 40875
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
    ID 40683
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD

The distance between Dulles Airport, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 58.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD

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

Related Routes

From Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD by , bus and metro

To get from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 407 bus from Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound) station to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The metro schedule from Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

202min$7.75
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
345407
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    345407
    Wait for
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Snowden River & Oakland Mills Eb
    ID 11835
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakland Mills Rd / Oakwood Business Center (Northbound)
    ID 40875
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
    ID 40683
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, , Bus line 407.

  • Is there a direct metro between Dulles Airport and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Farragut West Metrorail Station station near Dulles Airport in Loudoun County to 18th St & K St NW station. From there you’ll have to take till 18th St & K St NW station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD by metro?

    The total travel time between Dulles Airport in Loudoun County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by metro is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Dulles Airport to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the Farragut West Metrorail Station station near Dulles Airport in Loudoun County.

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

    Get off the metro at the 18th St & K St NW station, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the total metro fare from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Dulles Airport to Columbia, MD costs $7.25.

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