How to get from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 35 bus from Ford Av + Park Center Dr station to Pentagon Transit Ctr + Bus Bay U7 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro 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 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Ford Av + Park Center Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

124min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Ford Av + Park Center Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ford Av + Park Center Dr
    ID 4000715
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Pentagon Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Transit Ctr + Bus Bay U7
    ID 6000930
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    140 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

From Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the A29 bus from N Hampton Dr & Ford Ave station to 14th St @ Independence Ave Sw station. Next, take the 305 bus from Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus and metro schedule from Ford Av + Park Center Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

338min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - A29A29
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from N Hampton Dr & Ford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Hampton Dr & Ford Ave
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - A29A29
    Wait for bus
    A29
    North To Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ Independence Ave Sw
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb
    ID 11893
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    91 min
  • 7
    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 Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD

The distance between Ford Av + Park Center Dr, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 41.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Av + Park Center Dr 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 Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro schedule from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ford Av + Park Center Dr) 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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From Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the A29 bus from N Hampton Dr & Ford Ave station to 14th St @ Independence Ave Sw station. Next, take the 305 bus from Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus and metro schedule from Ford Av + Park Center Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

338min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - A29A29
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from N Hampton Dr & Ford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Hampton Dr & Ford Ave
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - A29A29
    Wait for bus
    A29
    North To Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ Independence Ave Sw
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Constitution Ave & 14 & 15 NW Mid Wb
    ID 11893
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 35, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 338 minutes, using Bus line A29, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ford Av + Park Center Dr 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 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The 35 bus line goes from Ford Av + Park Center Dr station near Ford Av + Park Center Dr in Alexandria to Pentagon Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Pentagon Transit Center station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Ford Av + Park Center Dr in Alexandria and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and metro is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ford Av + Park Center Dr to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 35 bus from the Ford Av + Park Center Dr stop near Ford Av + Park Center Dr in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ford Av + Park Center Dr and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Pentagon Transit Center stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Ford Av + Park Center Dr to Columbia, MD costs $1.00.

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