How to get from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD by bus and train?

Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD - Train Schedule

The ACELA train from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD runs from 4:47 AM to 4:20 PM, with departures every 1 hr 30 min-2 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD by bus and train

To get from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from Union Station station to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 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 2 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Washington Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

125min
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 7575
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Washington Union Station
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb
    ID 12461
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
    ID 2507
    21 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 Union Station to Columbia, MD

The distance between Washington Union Station, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 55.27 mi, which can typically be traveled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Bus line 75, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct train between Washington Union Station and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD?

    The ACELA train line goes from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md station near Washington Union Station in Washington to Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Union Station to Columbia, MD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Union Station in Washington and Columbia, MD in Howard County by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Washington Union Station to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md station near Washington Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Washington Union Station and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the train at the Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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