How to get from Towson University to Columbia by bus?

Towson University to Columbia - Bus Schedule

The 51 bus from Towson University to Columbia runs from 5:05 AM to 11:56 PM, with departures every 25-55 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Towson University to Columbia by bus

To get from Towson University to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb station to Hopkins Pl & Baltimore Arena MB Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 310 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Broken Land Pkwy / Gramercy Pl (Southbound) station to Broken Land Pkwy / Patuxent Woods Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The bus schedule from Towson University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia on the Moovit app.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 310310
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb
    ID 12073
    610 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins Pl & Baltimore Arena MB Sb
    ID 504
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lombard St & Hopkins Pl Wb
    ID 1341
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    310/5 Columbia Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia Mall & Ring Rd Wb
    ID 11844
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Pkwy / Gramercy Pl (Southbound)
    ID 43052
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Pkwy / Patuxent Woods Dr
    ID 40182
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    610 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Towson University to Columbia

The distance between Towson University, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 36.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson University 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 Towson University to Columbia

To check the bus schedule from Towson University to Columbia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Towson University) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Towson University to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 310, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct bus between Towson University and Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Towson University to Columbia?

    The 51 bus line goes from Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb station near Towson University in Baltimore County to Hopkins Pl & Baltimore Arena MB Sb station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hopkins Pl & Baltimore Arena MB Sb station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Towson University to Columbia by bus?

    The total travel time between Towson University in Baltimore County and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Towson University to get to Columbia?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Towsontown Blvd & University Ave Wb stop near Towson University in Baltimore County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Towson University and Columbia?

    Get off the bus at the Hopkins Pl & Baltimore Arena MB Sb stop, which is closest to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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