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 GREEN metro from U Street station to Greenbelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P12 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Towne Centre Laurel station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 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.

182min$6.40
Walk to metro station
Metro - GREEN
Bus - P12P12
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from U Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    U Street
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Greenbelt
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - P12P12
    Wait for bus
    P12
    North To Laurel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4 St+Ashford Bl
    ID 3004465
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towne Centre Laurel
    30 yd • 1 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
    59 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 42.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Bus line P12, 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 2 min.

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

    The GREEN metro line goes from U Street station near Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington to Greenbelt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Greenbelt 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 2 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN metro from the U Street 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 Greenbelt stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • 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 $6.40.

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