How to get from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 55 bus from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

221min$2.00
Bus - 5555
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Germantown Rd & Observation Dr
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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

From Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD by and bus

To get from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 100 bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

210min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
201100
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    0.97 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Shady Grove Epress
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    201100
    Wait for
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD

The distance between Germantown Rd & Observation Dr, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 63.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr 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 Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Germantown Rd & Observation Dr) 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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From Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD by and bus

To get from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 100 bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

210min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
201100
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    0.97 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Shady Grove Epress
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    201100
    Wait for
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 55, , Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 100, , Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Germantown Rd & Observation Dr and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The 55 bus line goes from Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station near Germantown Rd & Observation Dr 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 Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Germantown Rd & Observation Dr in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 55 bus from the Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West stop near Germantown Rd & Observation Dr in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Germantown Rd & Observation Dr 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 Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Germantown Rd & Observation Dr to Columbia, MD costs $2.00.

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