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

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 $2.00. The bus schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

206min$2.00
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 Mall
    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

Alternative route from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD by bus via M52, 201 and 501

To get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M52 bus from Silver Spring+Bay 113 station to Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

202min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M52M52
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bay 113

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 113
    ID 2005464
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M52M52
    Wait for bus
    M52
    North To Burtonsville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr
    ID 2000961
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burtonsville Park & Ride
    ID 11785
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    25 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 Silver Spring to Columbia, MD

The distance between Silver Spring, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 56.19 mi, which can typically be travelled 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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Alternative route from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD by bus via M52, 201 and 501

To get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M52 bus from Silver Spring+Bay 113 station to Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

202min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M52M52
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bay 113

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 113
    ID 2005464
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M52M52
    Wait for bus
    M52
    North To Burtonsville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burtonsville Ctr+National Dr
    ID 2000961
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burtonsville Park & Ride
    ID 11785
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    25 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

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.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Bus line M52, 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 travelling 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 North To Icc P+R station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Icc P+R 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 travelling between Silver Spring and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the North To Icc P+R stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD costs $2.00.

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