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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
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Leaves from Union Station
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationWashington Union Station - 2ACELAWait for trainACELABoston
- 3
Ride to train stationBwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md20 min - 4Walk to bus stationBwi Marshall Marc Station SbID 1246130 yd • 1 min
- 575Wait for bus75Arundel Mills Shopping Center
- 6Ride to bus stationArundel Mills Shopping CenterID 250721 min
- 7501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 8Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067547 min
- 9Walk toColumbia, MD640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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 travelled 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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- Crown - Central & Crown Park Avenue to Columbia, MD
- Downtown Crown/Rio Washingtonian Center & Rio Boulevard to Columbia, MD
- Rockville - Choke Cherry Crossing & Choke Cherry Road to Columbia, MD
- Shady Grove Medical Center - South & Medical Center Way to Columbia, MD
- Crown - East & Research Boulevard to Columbia, MD
- Traville Transit Center & Bay C to Columbia, MD
- Shady Grove Station & Bay F to Columbia, MD
- North Bethesda Station & Bay D to Columbia, MD
- 3 - Mary Washington Hospital (Main Entrance) to Columbia, MD
- 402 - Stafford Marketplace (T.J. Maxx) to Columbia, MD
- 234 Commuter Lot Crosswalk to Columbia, MD
- Old Bridge Rd @ Smoketown Rd to Columbia, MD
- Prince William Pkwy @ Hillendale Dr to Columbia, MD
- Powells Creek Blvd @ Woodmark Dr to Columbia, MD
- Powells Creek Blvd @ Singer Way to Columbia, MD
- Dale Blvd @ Minnieville Rd to Columbia, MD
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 travelling 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 travelling 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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