How to get from Columbia to Baltimore County by bus?

By bus

To get from Columbia to Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 406 bus from Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound) station to Robert Fulton Dr / Lee Deforest Dr (Eastbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 320 bus and finally take the CITYLINK RED bus from Baltimore St & Baltimore Arena station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

136min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 406406
Bus - 320320
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Leaves from Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound)
    ID 40508
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Columbia Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Fulton Dr / Lee Deforest Dr (Eastbound)
    ID 40713
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rob Fulton Dr & Lee Deforest Eb
    ID 11853
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    320/8 Johns Hopkins
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard St & Balt & Fairmount Mis Nb
    ID 12036
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore St & Baltimore Arena
    ID 10568
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Lutherville Light Rail
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 406, 320 and 51

To get from Columbia to Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 406 bus from Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound) station to Robert Fulton Dr / Lee Deforest Dr (Eastbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 320 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Hopkins Pl & Pratt St station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

138min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 406406
Bus - 320320
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound)
    ID 40508
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Columbia Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Fulton Dr / Lee Deforest Dr (Eastbound)
    ID 40713
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rob Fulton Dr & Lee Deforest Eb
    ID 11853
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    320/8 Johns Hopkins
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard St & Pratt St Ns (Convention Center)
    ID 13664
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins Pl & Pratt St
    ID 13723
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia to Baltimore County

The distance between Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Baltimore County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 34.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia to Baltimore County by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Columbia

Columbia is located at Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Broken Land Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Broken Land Park & Ride
  • Broken Land & Snowden River Sb
  • Broken Land Pkwy / Patuxent Woods Dr

Public transit stations close to Baltimore County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Baltimore County is located at Baltimore County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is West Pennsylvania Ave @ York Rd Sb 0008 (West).

Bus stations close to Baltimore County:

  • West Pennsylvania Ave @ York Rd Sb 0008 (West)
  • Dulaney Valley Road at Towson Town Center Mall—Macy's Eb 0033 (East)
  • 714 Dulaney Valley Rd Sb

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 406, 320 and 51

To get from Columbia to Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 406 bus from Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound) station to Robert Fulton Dr / Lee Deforest Dr (Eastbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 320 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Hopkins Pl & Pratt St station to Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

138min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 406406
Bus - 320320
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound)
    ID 40508
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Columbia Gateway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Fulton Dr / Lee Deforest Dr (Eastbound)
    ID 40713
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rob Fulton Dr & Lee Deforest Eb
    ID 11853
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 320320
    Wait for bus
    320
    320/8 Johns Hopkins
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard St & Pratt St Ns (Convention Center)
    ID 13664
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hopkins Pl & Pratt St
    ID 13723
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Towson Town Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    Ride to bus station
    Dulaney Valley Rd & Towson Town Center Mall - Macy's Nb
    ID 10680
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Baltimore County?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line 320, Bus line CITYLINK RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbia to Baltimore County?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 406, Bus line 320, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia to Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 406 bus line goes from Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound) station near Columbia to Columbia Gateway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Columbia Gateway station near Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia to Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Columbia and Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia to get to Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 406 bus from the Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Eastbound) stop near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbia and Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Columbia Gateway stop, which is closest to Baltimore County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Columbia to Baltimore County?

    The ride from Columbia to Baltimore County costs $4.00.

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