How to get from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the F24 bus from W Alexandria+Bay B station to Vienna+Bay J station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the 305 bus from 18th St & K St NW Nb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

208min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - F24F24
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from W Alexandria+Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Alexandria+Bay B
    ID 4001157
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - F24F24
    Wait for bus
    F24
    West To Vienna
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vienna+Bay J
    ID 5004641
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th St & K St NW Nb
    ID 11897
    90 yd • 2 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
    82 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 West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD

The distance between West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A), Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 58.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (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.

Bus And Metro schedule from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line F24, Metro line ORANGE, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) and Columbia, MD?

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

  • Which bus line goes from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD?

    The F24 bus line goes from W Alexandria+Bay B station near West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) in Alexandria to Vienna+Bay J station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Vienna+Bay J station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) in Alexandria and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and metro is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the F24 bus from the W Alexandria+Bay B stop near West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Vienna+Bay J stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from West Alexandria Transit Ctr (Bay A) to Columbia, MD costs $3.25.

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