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 A76 bus from Mark Center+Bay 4 station to Ballston+Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the 305 bus from 18th St & K St NW Nb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $3.25. 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.

167min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - A76A76
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Mark Center+Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mark Center+Bay 4
    ID 4001016
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A76A76
    Wait for bus
    A76
    North To Rosslyn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston+Bay E
    ID 6000902
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Ballston - Mu
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW Nb
    ID 11897
    90 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 Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD

The distance between Mark Center Transit Station, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 43.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mark Center Transit Station to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line A76, Metro line ORANGE, 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 2 hr 47 min.

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

    The A76 bus line goes from Mark Center+Bay 4 station near Mark Center Transit Station in Alexandria to Ballston+Bay E station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Ballston+Bay E 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 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the A76 bus from the Mark Center+Bay 4 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 Ballston+Bay E 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 $3.25.

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