How to get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?

From Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Dupont Circle Metro Station station to Shady Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

196min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Dupont Circle Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dupont Circle Metro Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via GREEN, 302 and 503

To get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN metro from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo station to Greenbelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.40. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

208min$6.40
Walk to metro station
Metro - GREEN
Bus - 302302
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Greenbelt
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd
    ID 30043
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD

The distance between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle), Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 69.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) 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 Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD

To check the bus and metro schedule from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dc (Dupont Circle)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD by bus and metro via GREEN, 302 and 503

To get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN metro from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo station to Greenbelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.40. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

208min$6.40
Walk to metro station
Metro - GREEN
Bus - 302302
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Greenbelt
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd
    ID 30043
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Bus line 302, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD?

    The RED metro line goes from Dupont Circle Metro Station station near Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Shady Grove station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington and Columbia, MD in Howard County by metro and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the RED metro from the Dupont Circle Metro Station station near Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) and Columbia, MD?

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

  • When is the first bus from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD?

    The first bus from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington to Columbia, MD in Howard County is Columbia & Silver Spring - DC. It leaves the 18th St & Massachusetts Ave NW Nb stop at 9:24 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD costs $7.75.

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