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

From Frederick to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Frederick to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station to Washington Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 305 bus from Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Metro - RED
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
    60 yd • 1 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
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Frederick to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Frederick to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station to Washington Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D80 bus 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 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Bus - D80D80
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E St Ne+Columbus Cir
    ID 1003851
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - D80D80
    Wait for bus
    D80
    North To Friendship Hts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+18 St NW
    ID 1001181
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    120 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
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Frederick to Columbia, MD

The distance between Frederick, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 75.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frederick 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 Frederick

Frederick is located at Frederick, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Frederick County Division Of Housing.

Train stations close to Frederick:

  • Monocacy

Bus stations close to Frederick:

  • Frederick County Division Of Housing
  • South Carroll Street at East All Saints Street
  • East South Street at Water Street

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 Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Northbound)
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
  • Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)

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From Frederick to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Frederick to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station to Washington Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D80 bus 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 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Bus - D80D80
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E St Ne+Columbus Cir
    ID 1003851
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - D80D80
    Wait for bus
    D80
    North To Friendship Hts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+18 St NW
    ID 1001181
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    120 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
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Metro line RED, Bus line 305.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Bus line D80, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between Frederick and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frederick to Columbia, MD?

    The GREYHOUND US0164 bus line goes from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station near Frederick in Frederick to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The total travel time between Frederick in Frederick and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and metro is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Frederick to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from the Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) stop near Frederick in Frederick.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Frederick and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Baltimore Downtown Bus Station stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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