How to get from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro?

From Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro

To get from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 305 bus from Broken Land Park & Ride station to Silver Spring Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station on the Moovit app.

124min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
Leaves from Broken Land Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/4 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Metro Station
    ID 11787
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    19 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
    Walk to
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
    6880 Frontier Dr
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station

The distance between Columbia, Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station, Fairfax County is approximately 45.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station

To check the bus and metro schedule from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia) and destination (Franconia-Springfield Metro Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 305, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    The 305 bus line goes from Broken Land Park & Ride station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Silver Spring Metro Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Silver Spring Metro Station near Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County by bus and metro is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia to get to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    Get on the 305 bus from the Broken Land Park & Ride stop near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbia and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring Metro Station, which is closest to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    The ride from Columbia to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station costs $3.00.

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