How to get from Dale City to Ellicott City by bus?

By bus

To get from Dale City to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 19th St @ H St NW station. Next, take the 345 bus from 19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

327min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St @ H St NW
    ID 19HSB
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
    ID 11587
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 953 and 345

To get from Dale City to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 953 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to SW Independence Av & SW 7th St station. Next, take the 345 bus from Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

397min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 953953
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 953953
    Wait for bus
    953
    L'Enfant Plaza / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Independence Av & SW 7th St
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dale City to Ellicott City

The distance between Dale City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 70.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 327 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dale City to Ellicott City by bus, 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 Dale City

Dale City is located at Dale City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd.

Bus stations close to Dale City:

  • Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd
  • Dale Blvd @ Gerry Ln
  • Dale City Commuter Lot

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 / Montgomery Rd.

Bus stations close to Ellicott City:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 953 and 345

To get from Dale City to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 953 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to SW Independence Av & SW 7th St station. Next, take the 345 bus from Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

397min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 953953
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 953953
    Wait for bus
    953
    L'Enfant Plaza / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Independence Av & SW 7th St
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 327 minutes, using Bus line 971, Bus line 345.

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

    The alternative route takes 397 minutes, using Bus line 953, Bus line 345.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 27 min.

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

    The 971 bus line goes from Dale City Commuter Lot station near Dale City to State Department / Washington Dc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till State Department / Washington Dc station near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Dale City and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 5 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 971 bus from the Dale City Commuter Lot stop near Dale City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the State Department / Washington Dc stop, which is closest to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dale City to Ellicott City?

    The ride from Dale City to Ellicott City costs $11.20.

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