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 one train line: take the 501 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Dorsey Marc Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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. The bus and train schedule from Howard County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Springfield on the Moovit app.

175min$3.00
Bus - 501501
MARC501
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
    Walk to
    Dorsey Marc Sb
    ID 12008
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    MARC501
    Wait for
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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. The bus and train schedule from Howard County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Springfield on the Moovit app.

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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
All local mobility options in one app

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.

Bus And Train schedule from Howard County to Springfield

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

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. The bus and train schedule from Howard County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Springfield on the Moovit app.

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 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 one train line 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 Dorsey Marc Station station near Howard County to Dorsey Marc Sb station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dorsey Marc Sb 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 Dorsey Marc Station 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 Sb 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.

Popular Routes