How to get from Bethesda to Columbia by bus?

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 2 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia on the Moovit app.

242min$3.25
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 Shopping Center
    ID 2507
    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 54.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 242 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda to Columbia by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Bethesda to Columbia

To check the bus schedule from Bethesda to Columbia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bethesda) and destination (Columbia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 242 minutes, using Bus line M22, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 2 min.

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

    The M22 bus line goes from Bethesda+Bay B station near Bethesda to Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd 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 bus?

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 4 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the M22 bus from the Bethesda+Bay B stop near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd stop, which is closest to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Bethesda to Columbia costs $3.25.

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