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How to get from Odenton to Columbia, MD by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Odenton to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Odenton station to West Baltimore, Md station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK BLUE bus and finally take the 320 bus from Cathedral St & Saratoga St Sb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

124min$9.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - CITYLINK BLUECITYLINK BLUE
Bus - 320320
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Odenton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Odenton
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Perryville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Baltimore, Md
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 2
    ID 14108
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK BLUECITYLINK BLUE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK BLUE
    Hopkins Bayview
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saratoga St & Libertyst Eb
    ID 3036
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral St & Saratoga St Sb
    ID 502
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    320/7 Columbia Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, 163 and 320

To get from Odenton to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Odenton station to West Baltimore, Md station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 163 bus and finally take the 320 bus from Howard St & Camden St Sb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

164min$9.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 163163
Bus - 320320
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Odenton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Odenton
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Baltimore, Md
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1
    ID 14107
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Tradepoint Atlantic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard St & Camden St Sb
    ID 7529
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    320/7 Columbia Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Odenton to Columbia, MD

The distance between Odenton, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 45.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Odenton to Columbia, MD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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 Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Northbound)
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Sterrett Pl (Northbound)

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, 163 and 320

To get from Odenton to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Odenton station to West Baltimore, Md station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 163 bus and finally take the 320 bus from Howard St & Camden St Sb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

164min$9.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 163163
Bus - 320320
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Odenton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Odenton
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Baltimore, Md
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1
    ID 14107
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Tradepoint Atlantic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard St & Camden St Sb
    ID 7529
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    320/7 Columbia Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line CITYLINK BLUE, Bus line 320.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line 163, Bus line 320.

  • Is there a direct train between Odenton and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Odenton to Columbia, MD?

    The MARC train line goes from Perryville station near Odenton in Anne Arundel County to West Baltimore, Md station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till West Baltimore, Md station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The total travel time between Odenton in Anne Arundel County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Odenton to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the MARC train from the Perryville station near Odenton in Anne Arundel County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Odenton and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the train at the West Baltimore, Md stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the train fare from Odenton to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Odenton to Columbia, MD costs $9.00.

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