Submitted by cherrychampagnetoast t3_10yonkt in ColumbiaMD
Any suggestions for apartments? I was looking at Columbia Glade, and Eaves at Columbia as possibilities? I work in DC a few days a week , currently live in Baltimore, my husband works in Montgomery county 3 days a week as well . I need to be somewhat near Baltimore still which is why I’m thinking of Columbia and i have some family here, already know it to be a good area.
I mean, it sounds like it's one of your best options. The commute won't be fun, but since your husband works on MoCo, and you need to be close to Baltimore, and you work in D.C.... it's pretty central.
It's a really nice area and I love it. I just moved here a year ago with my wife, and it'll be hard to convince us to leave.
It's really expensive though, that's the only downside. Even aside from rent, cost of living is just high.
Commuting south sucks during rush hour. But, it’s doable.
Have you considered Laurel? A little closer to DC and MoCo, and is on the metro line but still not too far from Bmore. My boyfriend currently commutes from Ellicott City to Herndon and the commute is soul sucking.
I also have to go to DC a few days a week for my job, but only into northern DC, not all the way into downtown. For my case, commuting is quite easy; I just take US 29 all the way down to 16th St NW.
If you have to go all the way into downtown, you could consider the option of driving to Glenmont Metro Station (Red Line) or Greenbelt Station (Green/Yellow Line) and taking the Metro the rest of the way in, depending on how much you hate driving in rush hour, and where your work is located.
29 south, which would be your main route to MoCo and DC, during the week is not a very fun commute. Did it for years to Bethesda and Silver Spring and I got tired of it very quickly.
Also is taking the MARC train from Hanover or Laurel an option for commuting to DC? Or if you're patient there are commuter buses from Columbia to various places downtown DC.
I take the MARC from Savage to DC 4-5 days a week. Then about a 1.5 mile walk into the office or metro when the weather is bad. The MARC is a MUCH better ride than the metro and you get to avoid getting on the beltway's or 95 (in most cases)
I commuted from laurel to 19th NW and it was such a pain. 70 minutes spent on just going one way. I highly recommend using the metro; I moved to college park for school and the commute is much more enjoyable tenfold
Check out Laurel and Savage, they’ll be a little better priced (maybe) but right by 32 and the Marc
Also suggest looking into Burtonsville, housing is a little cheaper (food/fun too) and it's closer for both of you. Columbia is nicer developed tho. Don't buy gas in Columbia it's outrageously expensive.
29 is painful during the rush, but if you're headed to BW parkway 32 isn't bad and you get on it before 29 clogs up. You can also pick up 95 to/from the beltway if it's running fast.
Definitely wouldn't consider it ideal tho. I commuted to Arlington from Columbia and couldn't do it long-term. Especially after getting rear ended 3 times, just not worth it. If you're taking 29 all the way be prepared for a side of misery.
EDIT MARC Train from Hanover would or BWI would be ideal, approx 15-25 mins away from Columbia.
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Hi , definitely use Google maps to your advantage to change the times when you look up your commute. There’s several areas in between such as Hanover, Elkridge, Laurel, Columbia, etc.
If you’re interested in looking at condos and townhomes for rent,(not apartments) let me know and I can assist. I’m happy to help.
Thank you!! I thought Laurel was Columbia
What part are u guys in if you don’t mind me asking? COL how like food/gas?
Thank you!!!! I take the MARC now , could try the metro.
How is Laurel compared to Columbia
He’s already doing it from Baltimore county so hes used to the pain.
Oh I know lol
Hickory Ridge area.
And yeah. COL like food/gas. Housing too if you want to buy instead of rent.
Which MARC line would this be?
Which MARC line is this?
Camden. The main stops you would look at are Laurel, Savage or Dorsey depending on where you live.
Okay, i use the Penn like now thanks.
Definitely noticed expensive housing and rent. Thanks
I lived in Eaves for a while. There are a number of bus depots in the area but by far the best is the one on Broken Land Pkwy near 32 with express buses to DC in the morning. There is a bus depot at the mall but I do not know if it is for local or if any buses go to Balt or MoCo. I would check the schedule
christian-mann t1_j7z7qcm wrote
29/200 takes you to Montgomery County in a hurry, and Baltimore is fairly accessible, but Laurel might be better travel time to both. Columbia is nice, though