How to get from Bethesda to Columbia by bus and metro?

From Bethesda to Columbia by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Shady Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Snowden Square (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

201min$6.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden Square (Westbound)
    ID 40925
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bethesda to Columbia by bus

To get from Bethesda to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M22 bus from Bethesda+Bay B station to Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Snowden Square (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

243min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M22M22
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Bethesda+Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M22M22
    Wait for bus
    M22
    North To Olney
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden Square (Westbound)
    ID 40925
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bethesda to Columbia

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 59.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda to Columbia by bus and metro, 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 Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda+Bay C.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Friendship Heights
  • Medical Center Metro

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay B

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

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

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Broken Land & Snowden River Sb
  • Broken Land Pkwy / Patuxent Woods Dr
  • Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway

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From Bethesda to Columbia by bus

To get from Bethesda to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M22 bus from Bethesda+Bay B station to Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Snowden Square (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

243min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M22M22
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Bethesda+Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M22M22
    Wait for bus
    M22
    North To Olney
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden Square (Westbound)
    ID 40925
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bethesda to Columbia?

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line M22, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Shady Grove station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Bethesda to Columbia?

    The ride from Bethesda to Columbia costs $6.55.

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