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How to get from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD by bus?

By bus

To get from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Z7 bus from Tech Rd & Old Columbia Pi station to Cherry Ln+Belle Ami Dr 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 28 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

148min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Z7Z7
Bus - 503503
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Tech Rd & Old Columbia Pi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tech Rd & Old Columbia Pi
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - Z7Z7
    Wait for bus
    Z7
    North To South Laurel Park & Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln+Belle Ami Dr
    ID 3002537
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound)
    ID 30037
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cradlerock Way / Talisman Ln (Northbound)
    ID 40159
    46 min
  • 7
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
    ID 40683
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via Z6, Z7 and 503

To get from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Z6 bus from Broadbirch Dr+Plum Orchard Dr station to Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Z7 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound) station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

174min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Z6Z6
Bus - Z7Z7
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Broadbirch Dr+Plum Orchard Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadbirch Dr+Plum Orchard Dr
    ID 2000631
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Z6Z6
    Wait for bus
    Z6
    North To Burtonsville Park & Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr
    ID 2000961
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - Z7Z7
    Wait for bus
    Z7
    North To South Laurel Park & Ride
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln+Belle Ami Dr
    ID 3002537
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound)
    ID 30037
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD

The distance between Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 31.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr

Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr is located at Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Plum Orchard Dr & Broadbirch Dr.

Bus stations close to Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr:

  • Plum Orchard Dr & Broadbirch Dr
  • Broadbirch Dr+Plum Orchard Dr
  • Broadbirch Dr+Cherry Hill Rd

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

Alternative route by bus via Z6, Z7 and 503

To get from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Z6 bus from Broadbirch Dr+Plum Orchard Dr station to Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Z7 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound) station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

174min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Z6Z6
Bus - Z7Z7
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Broadbirch Dr+Plum Orchard Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadbirch Dr+Plum Orchard Dr
    ID 2000631
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Z6Z6
    Wait for bus
    Z6
    North To Burtonsville Park & Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr
    ID 2000961
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - Z7Z7
    Wait for bus
    Z7
    North To South Laurel Park & Ride
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln+Belle Ami Dr
    ID 3002537
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Belle Ami Dr (Westbound)
    ID 30037
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line Z7, Bus line 503, Bus line 407.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line Z6, Bus line Z7, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The Z7 bus line goes from Tech Rd & Old Columbia Pi station near Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr in Montgomery County to North To South Laurel Park & Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To South Laurel Park & Ride station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the Z7 bus from the Tech Rd & Old Columbia Pi stop near Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the North To South Laurel Park & Ride stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Plum Orchard Dr + Broadbirch Dr to Columbia, MD costs $6.00.

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