How to get from Fairfax County to Howard County by bus?

From Fairfax County to Howard County by bus

To get from Fairfax County to Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 699 bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station to 18th St NW & E St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 402 bus from Dobbin Center station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from Fairfax County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Howard County on the Moovit app.

336min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 699699
Bus - 345345
Bus - 402402
Leaves from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D
    ID 7385
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Downtown D.C.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th St NW & E St NW
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & E St NW Sb
    ID 11588
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Dobbin Rd & Md 175 FS Nb
    ID 12053
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dobbin Center
    ID 40891
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Mall In Columbia Via Rouse Parkway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mall In Columbia
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fairfax County to Howard County by bus via 699, 345 and 503

To get from Fairfax County to Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 699 bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station to 18th St NW & E St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from Fairfax County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Howard County on the Moovit app.

351min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 699699
Bus - 345345
Bus - 503503
Leaves from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D
    ID 7385
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Downtown D.C.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th St NW & E St NW
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & E St NW Sb
    ID 11588
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mall In Columbia
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax County to Howard County

The distance between Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 62.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 336 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax County to Howard County by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Fairfax County to Howard County

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fairfax County to Howard County by bus via 699, 345 and 503

To get from Fairfax County to Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 699 bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station to 18th St NW & E St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from Fairfax County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Howard County on the Moovit app.

351min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 699699
Bus - 345345
Bus - 503503
Leaves from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D
    ID 7385
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Downtown D.C.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th St NW & E St NW
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & E St NW Sb
    ID 11588
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mall In Columbia
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 336 minutes, using Bus line 699, Bus line 345, Bus line 402.

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

    The alternative route takes 351 minutes, using Bus line 699, Bus line 345, Bus line 503.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 36 min.

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

    The 699 bus line goes from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station near Fairfax County to 699 Downtown D.C. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 699 Downtown D.C. station near Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax County and Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 5 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 699 bus from the Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D stop near Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the 699 Downtown D.C. stop, which is closest to Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Fairfax County to Howard County costs $5.80.

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