How to get from Frederick to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Frederick to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Frederick to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73 bus and finally take the 310 bus from Lombard St & Greene St Wb station to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The bus schedule from Frederick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

213min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Bus - 7373
Bus - 310310
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
    ID BAL6
    140 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haines St & Warner St Eb
    ID 10897
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    State Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paca St & Lombard St Nb FS
    ID 14167
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lombard St & Greene St Wb
    ID 5196
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    310/5 Columbia Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
    ID 11871
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Frederick to Columbia, MD

The distance between Frederick, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 98.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frederick 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 Frederick to Columbia, MD

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Bus line 73, Bus line 310.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frederick to Columbia, MD?

    The GREYHOUND US0164 bus line goes from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station near Frederick in Frederick to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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

    The total travel time between Frederick in Frederick and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from the Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) stop near Frederick in Frederick.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Frederick and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Baltimore Downtown Bus Station stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

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