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How to get from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the P97 bus from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 station to Southern Av+Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D10 bus and finally take the 305 bus from Independence Ave & 1st St SE Wb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus schedule from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

164min$1.50
Bus - P97P97
Bus - D10D10
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
  • 2
    Bus - P97P97
    Wait for bus
    P97
    North To Southern Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Av+Bay D
    ID 3003949
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay A, B, C
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - D10D10
    Wait for bus
    D10
    West To Kennedy Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence Av Se+1 St SE
    ID 1000736
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    102 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD by bus via C11 and 305

To get from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the C11 bus from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station. Next, take the 305 bus from 7th St & Independence Ave SW Nb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus schedule from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

175min$1.50
Bus - C11C11
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
  • 2
    Bus - C11C11
    Wait for bus
    C11
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St & Independence Ave SW Nb
    ID 11796
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD

The distance between Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 43.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95) and destination (Columbia, MD), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Alternative route from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD by bus via C11 and 305

To get from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD in Howard County, take the C11 bus from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station. Next, take the 305 bus from 7th St & Independence Ave SW Nb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus schedule from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

175min$1.50
Bus - C11C11
Bus - 305305
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
  • 2
    Bus - C11C11
    Wait for bus
    C11
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St & Independence Ave SW Nb
    ID 11796
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/5 Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    97 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line P97, Bus line D10, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line C11, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD?

    The P97 bus line goes from Southern Av+Bay D station near Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 in Prince George's County to Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay A, B, C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay A, B, C station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 in Prince George's County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the P97 bus from the Southern Av+Bay D stop near Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 in Prince George's County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay A, B, C stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 to Columbia, MD costs $1.50.