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How to get from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 481 bus from Independence & 12th St station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave 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 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 481481
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Independence & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence & 12th St
    ID 338
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Dc All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Capitol St & Mass Ave
    ID 343
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    220 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
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 281, MARC and 501

To get from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 281 bus from Independence & 12th St station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave 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 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Independence & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence & 12th St
    ID 338
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Dc All Stops Via East Gate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Capitol St & Mass Ave
    ID 343
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    220 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
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD

The distance between West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb), Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 41.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) 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.

Public transit stations close to West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb)

West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) is located at West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb), Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Smithsonian Metrorail.

Metro stations close to West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb):

  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Farragut West Metrorail Station
  • Federal Triangle Metro Station

Bus stations close to West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb):

  • Constitution Avenue And 18th Street NW (Eb)
  • Constitution Av Nw+17 St NW
  • Lincoln Memorial Circle SW (Wb)

Public transit stations close to Columbia, MD, Howard County

Columbia, MD is located at Columbia, MD, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Mall In Columbia.

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Mall In Columbia
  • Mall In Columbia / Amc Theatre (Southbound)
  • Mall In Columbia / Amc Theatre (Northbound)

Alternative route by bus and train via 281, MARC and 501

To get from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 281 bus from Independence & 12th St station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave 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 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Independence & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence & 12th St
    ID 338
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Dc All Stops Via East Gate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Capitol St & Mass Ave
    ID 343
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    220 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
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 481, Bus line MARC, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 281, Bus line MARC, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD?

    The 481 bus line goes from Independence & 12th St station near West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) in Washington to Dc All Stops station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dc All Stops station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) in Washington and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 481 bus from the Independence & 12th St stop near West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Dc All Stops stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • When is the first bus from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) to Columbia, MD?

    The first bus from West Basin Drive Near Independence Avenue SW (Nb) in Washington to Columbia, MD in Howard County is Columbia & Silver Spring - DC. It leaves the 18th St & C St NW Nb stop at 9:14 AM.

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