How to get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD by bus?

Silver Spring to Columbia, MD - Bus Schedule

The M20 bus from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD runs from 4:59 AM to 9:58 PM, with departures every 15-35 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Silver Spring to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M20 bus from Silver Spring+Bay 219 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 26 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

206min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - M20M20
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bay 219

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 219
    ID 2005470
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    North To Icc P+R
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter
    ID 2005488
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
    ID 2507
    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
    47 min
  • 8
    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 Silver Spring to Columbia, MD

The distance between Silver Spring, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 56.21 mi, which can typically be traveled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) 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 Silver Spring to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line M20, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD?

    The M20 bus line goes from Silver Spring+Bay 219 station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Silver Spring to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the M20 bus from the Silver Spring+Bay 219 stop near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Silver Spring and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Georgia Av-Icc P+R+Bus Shelter stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • When is the first bus from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD?

    The first bus from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Columbia, MD in Howard County is FLASH-Silver Spring-Burtonsville. It leaves the Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 stop at 1:25 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD costs $3.25.

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