How to get from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD by bus?

Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD - Bus Schedule

The M20 bus from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD runs from 5:19 AM to 10:19 PM, with departures every 20-30 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M20 bus from Georgia Av+Arcola Av station to Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus schedule from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

184min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - M20M20
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Georgia Av+Arcola Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Arcola Av
    ID 2005500
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    North To Icc P+R
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter
    ID 2005488
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
    ID 2507
    40 min
  • 6
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    47 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD

The distance between Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 51.77 mi, which can typically be traveled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave) and destination (Columbia, MD), 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 Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line M20, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave and Columbia, MD?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD?

    The M20 bus line goes from Georgia Av+Arcola Av station near Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave in Montgomery County to Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the M20 bus from the Georgia Av+Arcola Av stop near Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Amherst Ave & Arcola Ave to Columbia, MD costs $3.25.

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