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How to get from Ellicott City to Columbia by bus?

From Ellicott City to Columbia by bus

To get from Ellicott City to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 505 bus from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy station to Mall In Columbia station. Next, take the 407 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Guilford Rd / Early April Way (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

90min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
    ID 40974
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Kings Contrivance Village Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guilford Rd / Early April Way (Westbound)
    ID 40152
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ellicott City to Columbia by bus via 505 and 501

To get from Ellicott City to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 505 bus from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy station to Mall In Columbia station. Next, take the 501 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Snowden Square (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

97min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
    ID 40974
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Arundel Mills
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden Square (Westbound)
    ID 40925
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ellicott City to Columbia

The distance between Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 20.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ellicott City 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.

Public transit stations close to Ellicott City

Ellicott City is located at Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Ellicott City:

  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd

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 Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Broken Land Park & Ride
  • Patuxent Woods Dr / Community Resources Campus
  • Community Resources Campus / Board Of Elections

Alternative route from Ellicott City to Columbia by bus via 505 and 501

To get from Ellicott City to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 505 bus from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy station to Mall In Columbia station. Next, take the 501 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Snowden Square (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

97min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
    ID 40974
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Arundel Mills
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden Square (Westbound)
    ID 40925
    19 min
  • 6
    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 Ellicott City to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line 407.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ellicott City to Columbia?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

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

    The 505 bus line goes from Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy station near Ellicott City to Mall In Columbia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mall In Columbia station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Ellicott City and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 505 bus from the Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy stop near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Ellicott City to Columbia?

    The ride from Ellicott City to Columbia costs $4.00.

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