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 - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW 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 17 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.

197min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW
    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 & Metro Station
    ID 11915
    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 Shopping Center
    ID 2507
    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
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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 70.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 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 197 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • 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 17 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW 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 17 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 - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW 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 last bus from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Columbia, MD?

    The last bus from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington to Columbia, MD in Howard County is the Columbia & Silver Spring - DC line. It leaves the 18th St & Massachusetts Ave NW Nb stop at 3:27 PM.

  • 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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