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How to get fromHerndon to Columbiaby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Herndon to Columbia by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to DORSEY MARC nbtrain train Marc
    2h 40m
    $35–50

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus bus 325
    3h 10m
    $5–7

  3. Drive 49.1 mi

    1. Drive from Herndon to Columbiacar car 49.1 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Herndon to Columbiataxi taxi 49.1 mi
    1h 2m
    $130–170

  5. Subway, bus via Washington

    1. Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus bus 305 / ...
    3h 50m
    $5–7

Herndon to Columbia by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Herndon to Columbia. However, you can take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to DORSEY MARC nb, then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elden St and Monroe St to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K, Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and 12TH ST & G ST NW nb in around 3h 10m.

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