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How to get from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD runs from 5:08 AM to 11:43 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW metro from Potomac Yard station to Greenbelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P12 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Towne Centre Laurel station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac Yard Ctr North may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

197min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - P12P12
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Potomac Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Potomac Yard
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Greenbelt
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P12P12
    Wait for bus
    P12
    North To Laurel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4 St+Ashford Bl
    ID 3004465
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towne Centre Laurel
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD

The distance between Potomac Yard Ctr North, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 50.3 mi, which can typically be traveled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac Yard Ctr North 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 Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro schedule from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Potomac Yard Ctr North) 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Bus line P12, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct metro between Potomac Yard Ctr North and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Potomac Yard station near Potomac Yard Ctr North in Alexandria to Greenbelt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Greenbelt station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Potomac Yard Ctr North in Alexandria and Columbia, MD in Howard County by metro and bus is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Potomac Yard Ctr North to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Potomac Yard station near Potomac Yard Ctr North in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Potomac Yard Ctr North and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Greenbelt stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the metro fare from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Potomac Yard Ctr North to Columbia, MD costs $7.75.