How to get from Columbia to Union Station by bus and metro?

Columbia to Union Station - Bus Schedule

The 305 bus from Columbia to Union Station departs once a day at 8:08 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min.

From Columbia to Union Station by bus and metro

To get from Columbia to Union Station in Washington, take the 305 bus from Broken Land Park & Ride station to Silver Spring Metro Station station. Next, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

74min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - RED
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 Union Station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia to Union Station

The distance between Columbia, Washington and Union Station, Washington is approximately 26.81 mi, which can typically be traveled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia to Union Station 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 Union Station

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 305, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Union Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia to Union Station?

    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 one metro line till Silver Spring Metro Station near Union Station in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia to Union Station by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Union Station in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia to get to Union Station?

    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 traveling between Columbia and Union Station?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Columbia to Union Station?

    The ride from Columbia to Union Station costs $2.50.

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