How to get fromEllicott City to National Harborby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellicott City to National Harbor by bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Long Gate P&R to 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nbbus 345
2. Take the bus from D St SW+6 St SW to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus C11
2h 38m
$5
Drive 39.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellicott City to National Harborcar 39.6 mi
58 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellicott City to National Harbortaxi 39.6 mi
58 min
$110–140
Bus via Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29
1. Take the bus from Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29 to M ST & 1st ST SEbus 315
2. Take the bus from M St SE+New Jersey Av SE to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus C11
2h 58m
$5

Ellicott City to National Harbor by bus and foot

20Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Long Gate P&R to St George Bl+Waterfront St via 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb and D St SW+6 St SW in around 2h 38m.

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Things to do in National Harbor

Capital Wheel(Opens in a new window)

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Luna Park(Opens in a new window)

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Places to stay in National Harbor

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8.1Very Good

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8.9Fabulous

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