How to get from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Shady Grove Rd & Research Blvd station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East 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 12 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus schedule from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

192min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Shady Grove Rd & Research Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Rd & Research Blvd
    ID 25952
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Shady Grove Via Gaither Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove & Metro Station
    ID 11915
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
    ID 2507
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    47 min
  • 9
    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 Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD

The distance between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 57.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd 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 Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd) 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 Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The 43 bus line goes from Shady Grove Rd & Research Blvd station near Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd in Montgomery County to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 43 bus from the Shady Grove Rd & Research Blvd stop near Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Columbia, MD costs $1.00.

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