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How to get from Lutherville to Columbia, MD by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Lutherville to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the LIGHT RAIL light rail from Lutherville station to Patapsco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 32 bus and finally take the 505 bus from Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

172min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - LIGHT RAIL
Bus - 3232
Bus - 505505
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Lutherville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lutherville
    ID s7026
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - LIGHT RAIL
    Wait for light rail
    LIGHT RAIL
    Bwi Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Patapsco
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patapsco Lightrail Station Bay 4
    ID 14092
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Umbc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via LIGHT RAIL, CITYLINK PURPLE and 505

To get from Lutherville to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the LIGHT RAIL light rail from Lutherville station to Lexington Market station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK PURPLE bus and finally take the 505 bus from Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

162min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - LIGHT RAIL
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Lutherville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lutherville
    ID s7026
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - LIGHT RAIL
    Wait for light rail
    LIGHT RAIL
    Cromwell Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lexington Market
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fayette St & Howard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    45 min
  • 9
    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 Lutherville to Columbia, MD

The distance between Lutherville, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 45.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lutherville to Columbia, MD by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lutherville

Lutherville is located at Lutherville, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Lutherville Station.

Bus stations close to Lutherville:

  • Lutherville Station
  • Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 1
  • Lutherville Light Rail Station Bay 2

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 Little Patuxent Pkwy / Swift Stream Pl.

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Swift Stream Pl
  • Mall In Columbia / Amc Theatre (Southbound)
  • Mall In Columbia / Amc Theatre (Northbound)

Alternative route by bus and light rail via LIGHT RAIL, CITYLINK PURPLE and 505

To get from Lutherville to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the LIGHT RAIL light rail from Lutherville station to Lexington Market station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK PURPLE bus and finally take the 505 bus from Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

162min$4.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - LIGHT RAIL
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Lutherville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lutherville
    ID s7026
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - LIGHT RAIL
    Wait for light rail
    LIGHT RAIL
    Cromwell Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lexington Market
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fayette St & Howard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    45 min
  • 9
    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 Lutherville to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line LIGHT RAIL, Bus line 32, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lutherville to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line LIGHT RAIL, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Lutherville and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Lutherville to Columbia, MD?

    The LIGHT RAIL light rail line goes from Lutherville station near Lutherville in Baltimore County to Bwi Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Bwi Airport station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lutherville to Columbia, MD by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Lutherville in Baltimore County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Lutherville to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the LIGHT RAIL light rail from the Lutherville station near Lutherville in Baltimore County.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Lutherville and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the light rail at the Bwi Airport stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Lutherville to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Lutherville to Columbia, MD costs $4.00.

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