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

From Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD by bus, metro and train

To get from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the FLORIDIAN train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station to Rockville Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 305 bus from Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Harpers Ferry may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

193min
Walk to train station
Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
Metro - RED
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Harpers Ferry Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harpers Ferry Amtrak
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
    Wait for train
    FLORIDIAN
    Miami
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Amtrak
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rockville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 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 86.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Harpers Ferry to Columbia, MD

To check the bus, metro 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, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro 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, metro 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 193 minutes, using Train line FLORIDIAN, Metro line RED, Bus line 305.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

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

    The FLORIDIAN train line goes from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County to Miami station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Miami station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The total travel time between Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by train, metro and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the FLORIDIAN train from the Harpers Ferry Amtrak station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County.

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

    Get off the train at the Miami stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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