How to get from Howard County to Springfield by bus and train?

From Howard County to Springfield by bus and train

To get from Howard County to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Dorsey Marc Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Union Station station to Franconia-Springfield Vre Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

175min$3.00
Bus - 501501
Train - MARCMARC
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Howard County
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Arundel Mills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorsey Marc Station
    ID 40574
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsey Marc Sb
    ID 12008
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    311 Spotsylvania
  • 8
    Ride to train station Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    Ride to train station
    Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howard County to Springfield by bus and train via 503, GREYHOUND US0325S and FREDERICKSBURG LINE

To get from Howard County to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 503 bus from Mall In Columbia station to 7th St / Main St (Southbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0325S bus and finally take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Union Station station to Franconia-Springfield Vre Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

175min$3.00
Bus - 503503
Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Howard County
  • 2
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Main St (Southbound)
    ID 30010
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurel (7-Eleven)
    ID LRL6
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0325S
    Washington Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    311 Spotsylvania
  • 9
    Ride to train station Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    Ride to train station
    Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard County to Springfield

The distance between Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 54.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard County to Springfield by bus and train, 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 Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Springfield is located at Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay D.

Metro stations close to Springfield:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro

Train stations close to Springfield:

  • Backlick Road Station
  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station

Bus stations close to Springfield:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay D
  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C
  • Franconia Springfield Metro Departures

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howard County to Springfield by bus and train via 503, GREYHOUND US0325S and FREDERICKSBURG LINE

To get from Howard County to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 503 bus from Mall In Columbia station to 7th St / Main St (Southbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0325S bus and finally take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Union Station station to Franconia-Springfield Vre Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

175min$3.00
Bus - 503503
Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Howard County
  • 2
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Main St (Southbound)
    ID 30010
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurel (7-Eleven)
    ID LRL6
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0325SGREYHOUND US0325S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0325S
    Washington Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    311 Spotsylvania
  • 9
    Ride to train station Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    Ride to train station
    Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 501, Train line MARC, Train line FREDERICKSBURG LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 503, Bus line GREYHOUND US0325S, Train line FREDERICKSBURG LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The 501 bus line goes from Arundel Mills station near Howard County to Dorsey Marc Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Dorsey Marc Station station near Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Howard County and Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the Arundel Mills stop near Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dorsey Marc Station station, which is closest to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Howard County to Springfield costs $3.00.

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