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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 B22 bus from Northview Dr+Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE 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 9 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

129min$8.35
Bus - B22B22
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
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 - B22B22
    Wait for bus
    B22
    West To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay B
    ID 3002569
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Capital South
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 1st St Se Eb
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 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

Alternative route from Bowie to Columbia by bus and metro via B24, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and 345

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 B24 bus from Northview Dr+Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay G station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE 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 32 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

152min$8.35
Bus - B24B24
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
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 - B24B24
    Wait for bus
    B24
    West To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay G
    ID 3002887
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Capital South
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 1st St Se Eb
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 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 47.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 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.

Public transit stations close to Bowie

Bowie is located at Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Northview Dr+Collington Rd.

Bus stations close to Bowie:

  • Northview Dr+Collington Rd
  • Bowie P+R
  • Northview Dr+Health Center Dr

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 Community Resources Campus / Board Of Elections.

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Community Resources Campus / Board Of Elections
  • Community Resources Campus / Department Of Social Services
  • Broken Land & Snowden River Sb

Alternative route from Bowie to Columbia by bus and metro via B24, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and 345

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 B24 bus from Northview Dr+Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay G station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE 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 32 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

152min$8.35
Bus - B24B24
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
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 - B24B24
    Wait for bus
    B24
    West To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay G
    ID 3002887
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Capital South
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 1st St Se Eb
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line B22, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line 345.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line B24, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, 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 9 min.

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

    The B22 bus line goes from West To New Carrollton Station station near Bowie to New Carrollton+Bus Bay B station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till New Carrollton+Bus Bay B 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 9 min.

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

    Get on the B22 bus from the West To New Carrollton Station 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+Bus Bay B 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 $8.35.

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