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

From Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl 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 19 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

199min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd
    ID 26990
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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 from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD by bus via LIME, 201 and 501

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the LIME bus from Fields Road & Rio Boulevard station to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - 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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

194min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - LIMELIME
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Fields Road & Rio Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fields Road & Rio Boulevard
    ID 30249
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - LIMELIME
    Wait for bus
    LIME
    Lime Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    170 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
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Public transit directions from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD

The distance between Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 56.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl 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 Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl) 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 Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD by bus via LIME, 201 and 501

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the LIME bus from Fields Road & Rio Boulevard station to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - 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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

194min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - LIMELIME
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Fields Road & Rio Boulevard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fields Road & Rio Boulevard
    ID 30249
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - LIMELIME
    Wait for bus
    LIME
    Lime Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    170 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 74, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line LIME, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

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

    The 74 bus line goes from Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd station near Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl in Montgomery County to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shady Grove station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Columbia, MD costs $2.00.

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