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

From Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Y7 bus from Georgia Av+Dawson 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 29 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Amherst Ave & Elkin St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

209min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y7Y7
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Georgia Av+Dawson Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Dawson Av
    ID 2000556
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y7Y7
    Wait for bus
    Y7
    North To Icc P+R Via Leisure World
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter
    ID 2005488
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    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
    52 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD by bus via C2, 89M and 503

To get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C2 bus from University Bl+Fern St station to Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89M bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Lane And Ashford Street (Westbound) station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Amherst Ave & Elkin St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

203min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C2C2
Bus - 89M89M
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from University Bl+Fern St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Bl+Fern St
    ID 2005513
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    East To Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002578
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002579
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 89M89M
    Wait for bus
    89M
    North To South Laurel P+R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Ashford Street (Westbound)
    ID 3002535
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD

The distance between Amherst Ave & Elkin St, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 51.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst Ave & Elkin St 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 & Elkin St to Columbia, MD

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD by bus via C2, 89M and 503

To get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C2 bus from University Bl+Fern St station to Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89M bus and finally take the 503 bus from Cherry Lane And Ashford Street (Westbound) station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Amherst Ave & Elkin St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

203min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C2C2
Bus - 89M89M
Bus - 503503
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from University Bl+Fern St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Bl+Fern St
    ID 2005513
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    East To Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002578
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greenbelt Metro Dr & Cherrywood Ln
    ID 3002579
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 89M89M
    Wait for bus
    89M
    North To South Laurel P+R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Ashford Street (Westbound)
    ID 3002535
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line Y7, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line C2, Bus line 89M, Bus line 503.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

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

    The Y7 bus line goes from Georgia Av+Dawson Av station near Amherst Ave & Elkin St in Montgomery County to North To Icc P+R Via Leisure World station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Icc P+R Via Leisure World station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The total travel time between Amherst Ave & Elkin St in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the Y7 bus from the Georgia Av+Dawson Av stop near Amherst Ave & Elkin St in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Amherst Ave & Elkin St and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the North To Icc P+R Via Leisure World stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The ride from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Columbia, MD costs $2.00.

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