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

From Food Lion to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Food Lion to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 725 bus from Golden Beach Park & Ride (Charlotte Hall) station to 12th St & G St NW Nb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the FLASH bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and metro schedule from Food Lion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

192min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 725725
Metro - RED
Bus - FLASHFLASH
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 • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 725725
    Wait for bus
    725
    725/1 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th St & G St NW Nb
    ID 11581
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 229
    ID 30120
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLASHFLASH
    Wait for bus
    FLASH
    (Blue) Columbia Merriweather Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way
    ID 30308
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.6 mi • 12 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 67.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Food Lion 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 Food Lion to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro 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 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 725, Metro line RED, Bus line FLASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Food Lion 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 12 min.

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

    The 725 bus line goes from Golden Beach Park & Ride (Charlotte Hall) station near Food Lion in Saint Mary's County to 12th St & G St NW Nb station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till 12th St & G St NW Nb station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The total travel time between Food Lion in Saint Mary's County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and metro is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 725 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 12th St & G St NW Nb stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The ride from Food Lion to Columbia, MD costs $2.50.

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