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How to get from Pentagon to Columbia by bus?

By bus

To get from Pentagon to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 563 bus from Pentagon Metro station to 7th St @ C St SW station. Next, take the 345 bus from Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St station to Broken Land Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

260min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 563563
Bus - 345345
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Pentagon Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 563563
    Wait for bus
    563
    Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St @ C St SW
    ID 7CAM
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 981 and 345

To get from Pentagon to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 981 bus from Pentagon Metro station to 19th St @ H St NW station. Next, take the 345 bus from 19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb station to Broken Land Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

285min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 981981
Bus - 345345
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Pentagon Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 981981
    Wait for bus
    981
    Pentagon / State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St @ H St NW
    ID 19HSB
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
    ID 11587
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia
    Walk to
    Columbia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pentagon to Columbia

The distance between Pentagon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 33.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pentagon 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 Pentagon

Pentagon is located at Pentagon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Pentagon Transit Ctr + Bus Bay U7.

Metro stations close to Pentagon:

  • Arlington Cemetery Metrorail Station
  • Pentagon City Metrorail Station
  • Pentagon City Metro Station

Train stations close to Pentagon:

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Pentagon:

  • Pentagon Transit Ctr + Bus Bay U7
  • Pentagon+Bus Bay U6
  • Pentagon Metro

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 Gerwig Ln / Berger Rd (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Gerwig Ln / Berger Rd (Northbound)
  • Snowden River Pkwy / Minstrel Way (Westbound)
  • Minstrel Way / Snowden River Pkwy (Northbound)

Alternative route by bus via 981 and 345

To get from Pentagon to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 981 bus from Pentagon Metro station to 19th St @ H St NW station. Next, take the 345 bus from 19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb station to Broken Land Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.20.

285min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 981981
Bus - 345345
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from Pentagon Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 981981
    Wait for bus
    981
    Pentagon / State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St @ H St NW
    ID 19HSB
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
    ID 11587
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    76 min
  • 7
    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 Pentagon to Columbia?

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 563, Bus line 345.

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

    The alternative route takes 285 minutes, using Bus line 981, Bus line 345.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pentagon and Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pentagon to Columbia?

    The 563 bus line goes from Pentagon Metro station near Pentagon in Arlington County to Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Pentagon in Arlington County and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 4 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 563 bus from the Pentagon Metro stop near Pentagon in Arlington County.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard stop, which is closest to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Pentagon to Columbia costs $11.20.

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