How to get from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 393 bus from Mark Center Transit Station station to Metro Pentagon Bay L7 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 51 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and metro schedule from Mark Center Transit Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

351min$5.80
Bus - 393393
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Mark Center Transit Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mark Center Transit Station
  • 2
    Bus - 393393
    Wait for bus
    393
    393 Mark Ctr - Pentagon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Pentagon Bay L7
    ID 1107
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West
    9 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

From Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the A29 bus from Mark Center Station station to 14th St @ Independence Ave Sw station. Next, take the 305 bus from Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus and metro schedule from Mark Center Transit Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

342min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - A29A29
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Mark Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mark Center Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A29A29
    Wait for bus
    A29
    North To Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ Independence Ave Sw
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb
    ID 11893
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    91 min
  • 7
    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 Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD

The distance between Mark Center Transit Station, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 42.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 351 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mark Center Transit Station 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 Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro schedule from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mark Center Transit Station) 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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From Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the A29 bus from Mark Center Station station to 14th St @ Independence Ave Sw station. Next, take the 305 bus from Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus and metro schedule from Mark Center Transit Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

342min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - A29A29
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Mark Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mark Center Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A29A29
    Wait for bus
    A29
    North To Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ Independence Ave Sw
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb
    ID 11893
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    91 min
  • 7
    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 Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 351 minutes, using Bus line 393, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 342 minutes, using Bus line A29, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mark Center Transit Station and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD?

    The 393 bus line goes from 393 Mark Ctr - Pentagon station near Mark Center Transit Station in Alexandria to Metro Pentagon Bay L7 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Metro Pentagon Bay L7 station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Mark Center Transit Station in Alexandria and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and metro is about 5 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mark Center Transit Station to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 393 bus from the 393 Mark Ctr - Pentagon stop near Mark Center Transit Station in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mark Center Transit Station and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Pentagon Bay L7 stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD costs $5.80.

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