How to get from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD by bus and train?

Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD - Train Schedule

The MARC train from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD runs from 6:09 AM to 6:43 AM, with departures every 35 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 58 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD by bus and train

To get from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the MARC train from Harpers Ferry W Va Marc Eb station to Silver Spring Marc Eb station. Next, 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 2 hr 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Harpers Ferry may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

178min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - FLASHFLASH
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Harpers Ferry W Va Marc Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harpers Ferry W Va Marc Eb
    ID 11942
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring Marc Eb
    ID 11957
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 229
    ID 30120
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLASHFLASH
    Wait for bus
    FLASH
    (Blue) Columbia Merriweather Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way
    ID 30308
    60 min
  • 7
    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 Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD

The distance between Harpers Ferry, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 70.03 mi, which can typically be traveled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harpers Ferry 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Train line MARC, Bus line FLASH.

  • Is there a direct train between Harpers Ferry and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD?

    The MARC train line goes from Harpers Ferry W Va Marc Eb station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County to Silver Spring Marc Eb station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Silver Spring Marc Eb station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harpers Ferry to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the MARC train from the Harpers Ferry W Va Marc Eb station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Harpers Ferry and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the train at the Silver Spring Marc Eb stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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