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

From Bowie to Columbia by bus and metro

To get from Bowie to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the P71 bus from Northview Dr + Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the 345 bus from Independence Ave & 1st St SE Eb station to Broken Land Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Bowie may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia on the Moovit app.

130min$1.00
Bus - P71P71
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - 345345
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Northview Dr + Collington Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bowie
  • 2
    Bus - P71P71
    Wait for bus
    P71
    New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3004446
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Capital South
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 1st St SE Eb
    ID 11602
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bowie to Columbia

The distance between Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 47.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowie 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Bowie to Columbia

To check the bus and metro schedule from Bowie to Columbia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bowie) and destination (Columbia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line P71, Metro line ORANGE, Bus line 345.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

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

    The P71 bus line goes from New Carrollton+Bay B station near Bowie to New Carrollton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till New Carrollton station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Bowie and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the P71 bus from the New Carrollton+Bay B stop near Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Bowie to Columbia?

    The ride from Bowie to Columbia costs $1.00.

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