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How to get from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station station to Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, take the 305 bus from 18th St & K St NW station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

119min$5.25
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/09 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE and 305

To get from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the 305 bus from Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

129min$4.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/09 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD

The distance between Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 40.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A

Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A is located at Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay B.

Metro stations close to Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A:

  • Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
  • Crystal City Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A:

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A:

  • Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay B
  • Potomac Av+Evans Ln
  • E Glebe Rd + Potomac Av

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 / Central Library.

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Central Library
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Sterrett Pl (Northbound)
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Northbound)

Alternative route from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE and 305

To get from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the 305 bus from Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

129min$4.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/09 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct metro between Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station station near Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A in Alexandria to Largo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Largo station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A in Alexandria and Columbia, MD in Howard County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station station near Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A and Columbia, MD?

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

  • How much is the metro fare from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Potomac Yard Metro Station - Bus Bay A to Columbia, MD costs $5.25.

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