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How to get from Mclean to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From Mclean to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Mclean to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Mclean station to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, 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 1 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

121min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Mclean

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Mclean
  • 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
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/09 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    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

Alternative route from Mclean to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, 345 and 407

To get from Mclean to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Mclean station to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

176min$9.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Mclean

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Mclean
  • 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
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    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
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mclean to Columbia, MD

The distance between Mclean, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 44.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mclean 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.

Public transit stations close to Mclean

Mclean is located at Mclean, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr.

Metro stations close to Mclean:

  • Tysons Corner Metro
  • Spring Hill
  • West Falls Church-Vt

Bus stations close to Mclean:

  • Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr
  • Mclean Metro
  • Mclean Metro Station

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 Mall In Columbia / South Lot (Westbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Mall In Columbia / South Lot (Westbound)
  • Mall In Columbia
  • Columbia Mall & Ring Rd Wb

Alternative route from Mclean to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, 345 and 407

To get from Mclean to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Mclean station to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

176min$9.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Mclean

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Mclean
  • 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
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    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
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 305.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 345, Bus line 407.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Mclean to Columbia, MD?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Largo station near Mclean in Fairfax County to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Farragut West Metrorail Station station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mclean to Columbia, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Mclean in Fairfax County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by metro and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the Largo station near Mclean in Fairfax County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Farragut West Metrorail Station stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the metro fare from Mclean to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Mclean to Columbia, MD costs $7.00.