How to get from Greenbelt to Columbia by bus?

From Greenbelt to Columbia by bus

To get from Greenbelt to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the P12 bus from Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B station to 4 St+Ashford Bl station. Next, take the 503 bus from Towne Centre Laurel station to Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus schedule from Greenbelt may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia on the Moovit app.

96min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - P12P12
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - P12P12
    Wait for bus
    P12
    North To Laurel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4 St+Ashford Bl
    ID 3004465
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towne Centre Laurel
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Greenbelt to Columbia by bus and train

To get from Greenbelt to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Greenbelt station to Dorsey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 407 bus from Snowden Square (Westbound) station to Guilford Rd / Early April Way (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The bus schedule from Greenbelt may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia on the Moovit app.

101min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 501501
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Greenbelt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenbelt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorsey
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorsey Marc Station
    ID 40574
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden Square (Westbound)
    ID 40925
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Kings Contrivance Village Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guilford Rd / Early April Way (Westbound)
    ID 40152
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Greenbelt to Columbia

The distance between Greenbelt, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 24.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt to Columbia

To check the bus schedule from Greenbelt to Columbia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Greenbelt) 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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From Greenbelt to Columbia by bus and train

To get from Greenbelt to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Greenbelt station to Dorsey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 407 bus from Snowden Square (Westbound) station to Guilford Rd / Early April Way (Westbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The bus schedule from Greenbelt may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia on the Moovit app.

101min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 501501
Bus - 407407
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Greenbelt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenbelt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorsey
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorsey Marc Station
    ID 40574
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snowden Square (Westbound)
    ID 40925
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Kings Contrivance Village Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guilford Rd / Early April Way (Westbound)
    ID 40152
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line P12, Bus line 503.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Train line MARC, Bus line 501, Bus line 407.

  • Is there a direct bus between Greenbelt 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 36 min.

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

    The P12 bus line goes from Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B station near Greenbelt to North To Laurel station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Laurel station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Greenbelt and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the P12 bus from the Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay B stop near Greenbelt in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Greenbelt to Columbia costs $1.50.

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