Transit

Howard County is served primarily by the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) with limited service by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA).

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The RTA, managed by Transdev and overseen by the Howard County Office of Transportation, provides local fixed route and paratransit  (RTA Mobility) service in Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Prince George’s County and the City of Laurel.  Visit transitRTA.com or call 800-270-9553 for current route and schedule information.

Mobile ticketing available for RTA riders

The Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA), the Transit mobile app, and Token Transit announced an innovative partnership, giving riders the ability to plan, track and pay for their RTA trip on the same platform. The all-in-one system is a first in the state of Maryland.

RTA System Map (updated January 2025)

Launched on Monday, March 17, 2025, HoCo RapidRide is an innovative technology-enabled public transit service that allows riders within the service zone to book a low-cost ride through its app, HoCo RapidRide (available in the Apple Store or Google Play). To launch the service and encourage ridership, all rides on HoCo RapidRide will be free for the first month through April 17, 2025. Learn more about HoCo RapidRide here.

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The MTA provides Commuter bus and MARC train (commuter rail between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.) service in Howard County. 

Current Service Information

Heading to DC?

Visit WMATA for information about getting to, from, and around the District.

Montgomery County’s Flash Bus Rapid Transit service is coming to Howard County in 2026.

Curious what you could save? Try MDOT’s Commute Calculator.