How to get from Rockville to Columbia by bus?

From Rockville to Columbia by bus

To get from Rockville to Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from N Stonestreet Ave & Park Rd station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West 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 4 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

281min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia
Leaves from N Stonestreet Ave & Park Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Stonestreet Ave & Park Rd
    ID 26172
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/2 Bwi Airport
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Rockville to Columbia

The distance between Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 53.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 281 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville 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 Rockville

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

Metro stations close to Rockville:

  • Twinbrook Metro Station
  • Shady Grove
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville Amtrak

Bus stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville+Bus Bay D
  • Rockville Station & Bay C - West
  • Rockville Station & Bay E - West

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 281 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockville and Columbia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockville to Columbia?

    The 59 bus line goes from N Stonestreet Ave & Park Rd station near Rockville in Montgomery County to Montgomery Village station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Montgomery Village station near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Rockville in Montgomery County and Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 4 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the N Stonestreet Ave & Park Rd stop near Rockville in Montgomery County.

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

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

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

    The ride from Rockville to Columbia costs $5.00.

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