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How to get from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the M82 bus from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd station to Friendship Hts Station 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 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

134min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M82M82
Metro - RED
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Rd & Goldsboro Rd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M82M82
    Wait for bus
    M82
    South To Friendship Hts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    34 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

Alternative route from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via 29, RED and 305

To get from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 29 bus from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd station to Friendship Heights Station & Bay E 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 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

144min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Metro - RED
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Rd & Goldsboro Rd
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Heights Station & Bay E
    ID 22698
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    200 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    34 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 River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD

The distance between River Rd & Goldsboro Rd, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 43.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd 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 River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro schedule from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River Rd & Goldsboro Rd) 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.

Alternative route from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via 29, RED and 305

To get from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 29 bus from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd station to Friendship Heights Station & Bay E 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 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

144min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Metro - RED
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Rd & Goldsboro Rd
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Heights Station & Bay E
    ID 22698
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    200 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    34 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line M82, Metro line RED, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 29, Metro line RED, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Rd & Goldsboro Rd and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The M82 bus line goes from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd station near River Rd & Goldsboro Rd in Montgomery County to South To Friendship Hts station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till South To Friendship Hts station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between River Rd & Goldsboro Rd in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus and metro is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the M82 bus from the River Rd & Goldsboro Rd stop near River Rd & Goldsboro Rd in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River Rd & Goldsboro Rd and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the South To Friendship Hts stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from River Rd & Goldsboro Rd to Columbia, MD costs $2.00.