How to get from Herndon to Ellicott City by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Herndon to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 950 bus from Elden St And Monroe St station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 345 bus from 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

173min$8.00
Bus - 950950
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Elden St And Monroe St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    950 Reston Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
    ID 7298
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via RIBS5, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 345

To get from Herndon to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the RIBS5 bus from Elden St And Monroe St station to Town Ctr Pw And Sunset Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 345 bus from 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

215min$8.00
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Elden St And Monroe St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Ctr Pw And Sunset Hills
    ID 3603
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herndon to Ellicott City

The distance between Herndon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 64.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herndon to Ellicott City by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Herndon

Herndon is located at Herndon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Elden St And Monroe St.

Metro stations close to Herndon:

  • Herndon Metrorail Station
  • Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
  • Innovation Center Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Herndon:

  • Elden St And Monroe St
  • Elden St And Jackson St
  • Elden St And Center St

Public transit stations close to Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Ellicott City is located at Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Ellicott City:

  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd
  • Long Gate P&R

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via RIBS5, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 345

To get from Herndon to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the RIBS5 bus from Elden St And Monroe St station to Town Ctr Pw And Sunset Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 345 bus from 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

215min$8.00
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Elden St And Monroe St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Ctr Pw And Sunset Hills
    ID 3603
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Herndon to Ellicott City?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 950, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 345.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Herndon to Ellicott City?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line RIBS5, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 345.

  • Is there a direct bus between Herndon and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Herndon to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 950 bus line goes from 950 Reston Town Center station near Herndon to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Herndon to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Herndon and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Herndon to get to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 950 bus from the 950 Reston Town Center stop near Herndon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Herndon and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Reston Town Center Metro Bay K stop, which is closest to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Herndon to Ellicott City?

    The ride from Herndon to Ellicott City costs $8.00.

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