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

From Food Lion to Columbia, MD by bus and train

To get from Food Lion to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 735 bus from Golden Beach Park & Ride (Charlotte Hall) station to N Capitol St & E St Nb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the 501 bus from Dorsey Marc Station station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and train schedule from Food Lion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

246min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 735735
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Golden Beach Park & Ride (Charlotte Hall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Beach Park & Ride (Charlotte Hall)
    ID 13671
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 735735
    Wait for bus
    735
    735/2 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Capitol St & E St Nb
    97 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorsey
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorsey Marc Station
    ID 40574
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Food Lion to Columbia, MD

The distance between Food Lion, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 84.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Food Lion 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Food Lion to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and train schedule from Food Lion to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Food Lion) and destination (Columbia, MD), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 735, Train line MARC, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Food Lion to Columbia, MD?

    The 735 bus line goes from Golden Beach Park & Ride (Charlotte Hall) station near Food Lion in Saint Mary's County to 735/2 Washington Dc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 735/2 Washington Dc station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The total travel time between Food Lion in Saint Mary's County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and train is about 4 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 735 bus from the Golden Beach Park & Ride (Charlotte Hall) stop near Food Lion in Saint Mary's County.

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

    Get off the bus at the 735/2 Washington Dc stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Food Lion to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Food Lion to Columbia, MD costs $3.00.

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