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

From Columbia to Howard University by bus and metro

To get from Columbia to Howard University in Washington, 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 YELLOW metro from Fort Totten station to U Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 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 Howard University on the Moovit app.

84min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Howard University
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
    Fort Totten
    6 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    U Street
    7 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 Columbia to Howard University

The distance between Columbia, Washington and Howard University, Washington is approximately 26.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia 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 Columbia to Howard University

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 305, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia 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 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia to Howard University?

    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 Howard University in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Howard University in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    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 Howard University?

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring Metro Station, which is closest to Howard University in Washington.

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

    The ride from Columbia to Howard University costs $3.00.

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