How to get from Howard County to Franconia by bus and train?

From Howard County to Franconia by bus and train

To get from Howard County to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Dorsey Marc Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Union Station station to Franconia-Springfield Vre Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and train schedule from Howard County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Franconia on the Moovit app.

195min$3.00
Bus - 501501
Train - MARCMARC
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Walk to Franconia
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Howard County
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Arundel Mills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorsey Marc Station
    ID 40574
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsey Marc Sb
    ID 12008
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    311 Spotsylvania
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franconia
    Walk to
    Franconia
    0.77 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howard County to Franconia by bus and train via 503, GREYHOUND US0325S and FREDERICKSBURG LINE

To get from Howard County to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 503 bus from Mall In Columbia station to 7th St / Main St (Southbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0325S bus and finally take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Union Station station to Franconia-Springfield Vre Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and train schedule from Howard County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Franconia on the Moovit app.

195min$3.00
Bus - 503503
Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Walk to Franconia
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Howard County
  • 2
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Main St (Southbound)
    ID 30010
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurel (7-Eleven)
    ID LRL6
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0325S
    Washington Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    311 Spotsylvania
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Franconia
    Walk to
    Franconia
    0.77 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard County to Franconia

The distance between Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Franconia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 55.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard County to Franconia by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Howard County to Franconia

To check the bus and train schedule from Howard County to Franconia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard County) and destination (Franconia), 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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Alternative route from Howard County to Franconia by bus and train via 503, GREYHOUND US0325S and FREDERICKSBURG LINE

To get from Howard County to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 503 bus from Mall In Columbia station to 7th St / Main St (Southbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0325S bus and finally take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Union Station station to Franconia-Springfield Vre Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and train schedule from Howard County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Franconia on the Moovit app.

195min$3.00
Bus - 503503
Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Walk to Franconia
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Howard County
  • 2
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Main St (Southbound)
    ID 30010
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurel (7-Eleven)
    ID LRL6
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0325S
    Washington Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    311 Spotsylvania
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Franconia
    Walk to
    Franconia
    0.77 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard County to Franconia?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 501, Train line MARC, Train line FREDERICKSBURG LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard County to Franconia?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 503, Bus line GREYHOUND US0325S, Train line FREDERICKSBURG LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard County and Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Howard County to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 501 bus line goes from Arundel Mills station near Howard County to Dorsey Marc Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dorsey Marc Station station near Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard County to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Howard County and Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Howard County to get to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Arundel Mills stop near Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Howard County and Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Dorsey Marc Station station, which is closest to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Howard County to Franconia?

    The ride from Howard County to Franconia costs $3.00.

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