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How to get from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD by bus?

By bus

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 74 bus from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio 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 13 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

193min$5.00
Bus - 7474
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    220 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 Mall
    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
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 54, 201 and 501

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 54 bus from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd station to W Diamond Ave & Perry Pkwy 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 24 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

204min$5.00
Bus - 5454
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Lakeforest
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Diamond Ave & Perry Pkwy
    ID 21826
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Md 117 W & Diamond Ave & Bureau Dr Eb
    ID 13603
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    62 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
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD

The distance between Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 56.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd

Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd is located at Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl.

Metro stations close to Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd:

  • Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd:

  • Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl
  • Washingtonian Blvd & @9811
  • Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd

Public transit stations close to Columbia, MD, Howard County

Columbia, MD is located at Columbia, MD, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Little Patuxent Pkwy / Central Library.

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Central Library
  • Little Patuxent & Gov Warfield Nb
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)

Alternative route by bus via 54, 201 and 501

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 54 bus from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd station to W Diamond Ave & Perry Pkwy 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 24 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

204min$5.00
Bus - 5454
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Lakeforest
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Diamond Ave & Perry Pkwy
    ID 21826
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Md 117 W & Diamond Ave & Bureau Dr Eb
    ID 13603
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    62 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
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 74, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD?

    The 74 bus line goes from Shady Grove station near Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd 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 Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 74 bus from the Shady Grove stop near Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd 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 Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd to Columbia, MD costs $5.00.

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