How to get from North Kensington to Columbia by bus?

From North Kensington to Columbia by bus

To get from North Kensington to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Q2 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C 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 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

230min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/3 Bwi Airport / Warner St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    54 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
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Kensington to Columbia by bus via Y2, 201 and 501

To get from North Kensington to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Y2 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv 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 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

217min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    ID 26800
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    North To Montgomery Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/3 Bwi Airport / Warner St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    43 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
    25 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 North Kensington to Columbia

The distance between North Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 57.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Kensington 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 North Kensington

North Kensington is located at North Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv.

Train stations close to North Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to North Kensington:

  • Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv
  • Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
  • University W Blvd & Veirs Mill 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
  • Broken Land Park & Ride East Lot
  • Patuxent Woods Dr / Community Resources Campus

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Kensington to Columbia by bus via Y2, 201 and 501

To get from North Kensington to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Y2 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv 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 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

217min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    ID 26800
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    North To Montgomery Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/3 Bwi Airport / Warner St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    43 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
    25 min
  • 9
    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 North Kensington to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line Q2, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Kensington to Columbia?

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line Y2, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

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

    The Q2 bus line goes from Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv station near North Kensington to North To Shady Grove Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Shady Grove Station station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between North Kensington and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the Q2 bus from the Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv stop near North Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from North Kensington to Columbia?

    The ride from North Kensington to Columbia costs $6.00.