How to get from Howard County to Great Falls by bus and metro?

From Howard County to Great Falls by bus and metro

To get from Howard County to Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 315 bus from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station to K St NW & 14th St NW (Main) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 574 bus from Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B station to Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $8.65.

147min$8.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 315315
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 574574
Leaves from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb
    ID 11779
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    315/1 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 14th St NW (Main)
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Spring Hill
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    574 Reston - Town Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    ID 2666
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howard County to Great Falls by bus and metro via 305, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 574

To get from Howard County to Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 305 bus from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station to 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 574 bus from Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B station to Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.45.

162min$8.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 574574
Leaves from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb
    ID 11779
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/1 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Spring Hill
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    574 Reston - Town Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    ID 2666
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard County to Great Falls

The distance between Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Great Falls, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 49.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard County to Great Falls 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 Howard County

Howard County is located at Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb.

Bus stations close to Howard County:

  • Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb
  • Broken Land Pkwy / Gramercy Pl (Northbound)
  • Mall In Columbia / South Lot (Eastbound)

Public transit stations close to Great Falls, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Great Falls is located at Great Falls, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Baron Cameron Ave And Hunter Mill Rd.

Metro stations close to Great Falls:

  • Wiehle-Reston

Bus stations close to Great Falls:

  • Baron Cameron Ave And Hunter Mill Rd
  • Baron Cameron Ave And Hunter Gate Way
  • Leesburg Pike And Delta Glen Ct

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howard County to Great Falls by bus and metro via 305, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 574

To get from Howard County to Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 305 bus from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station to 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 574 bus from Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B station to Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.45.

162min$8.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 574574
Leaves from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb
    ID 11779
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/1 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Spring Hill
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    574 Reston - Town Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    ID 2666
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 315, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 574.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 574.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard County and Great Falls 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 27 min.

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

    The 315 bus line goes from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station near Howard County to 315/1 Washington Dc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till 315/1 Washington Dc station near Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Howard County and Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 315 bus from the Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb stop near Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the 315/1 Washington Dc stop, which is closest to Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Howard County to Great Falls?

    The ride from Howard County to Great Falls costs $8.65.