How to get from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 301 bus from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd station to Towne Centre Laurel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 503 bus and finally take the 407 bus from Cradlerock Way / Talisman Ln (Northbound) station to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

129min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 301301
Bus - 503503
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Towne Centre Laurel
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cradlerock Way / Talisman Ln (Northbound)
    ID 40159
    48 min
  • 6
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Mall In Columbia
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
    ID 40683
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD

The distance between Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 25.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd) and destination (Columbia, MD), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line 503, Bus line 407.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The 301 bus line goes from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd station near Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd in Prince George's County to Towne Centre Laurel station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Towne Centre Laurel station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd in Prince George's County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 301 bus from the Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd stop near Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd in Prince George's County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Towne Centre Laurel stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Rt 197 Laurel-Bowie Rd & Murkirk Rd to Columbia, MD costs $3.00.

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