How to get from Bowie to Howard University by bus and metro?

From Bowie to Howard University by bus and metro

To get from Bowie to Howard University in Washington, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the P71 bus from Northview Dr + Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to U Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Bowie may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Howard University on the Moovit app.

77min$2.00
Bus - P71P71
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Howard University
Leaves from Northview Dr + Collington Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bowie
  • 2
    Bus - P71P71
    Wait for bus
    P71
    New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3004446
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    22 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    U Street
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Howard University
    Walk to
    Howard University
    2244 10th St NW
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bowie to Howard University

The distance between Bowie, Washington and Howard University, Washington is approximately 21.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowie to Howard University by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Bowie to Howard University

To check the bus and metro schedule from Bowie to Howard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bowie) and destination (Howard University), 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 Bowie to Howard University?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line P71, Metro line ORANGE, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bowie and Howard University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bowie to Howard University?

    The P71 bus line goes from New Carrollton+Bay B station near Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to New Carrollton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till New Carrollton station near Howard University in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bowie to Howard University by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Howard University in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bowie to get to Howard University?

    Get on the P71 bus from the New Carrollton+Bay B stop near Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bowie and Howard University?

    Get off the bus at the New Carrollton station, which is closest to Howard University in Washington.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bowie to Howard University?

    The ride from Bowie to Howard University costs $2.00.

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