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How to get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD by bus?
By bus
To get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Y7 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219 station to Georgia Av-Icc P+R Lot+Bus Bay 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 47 min. The ride fare is $6.00.
227min$6.00
Y7201501Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSilver Spring+Bus Bay 219ID 2005470160 yd • 2 min
- 2Y7Wait for busY7North To Icc Park & Ride Via Leisure World
- 3
Ride to bus stationGeorgia Av-Icc P+R Lot+Bus Bay ShelterID 200548848 min - 4201Wait for bus201201/4 Bwi Airport
- 5Ride to bus stationArundel Mills Mall40 min
- 6501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 7Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067552 min
- 8Walk toColumbia, MD650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus via Z6, 201 and 501
To get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Z6 bus from Silver Spring+Bus 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 28 min. The ride fare is $6.00.
208min$6.00
Z6201501Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 113
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSilver Spring+Bus Bay 113ID 2005464170 yd • 3 min
- 2Z6Wait for busZ6North To Burtonsville Park & Ride
- 3Ride to bus stationBurtonsville Ctr+National DrID 200096153 min
- 4Walk to bus stationBurtonsville Park & RideID 11785310 yd • 4 min
- 5201Wait for bus201201/4 Bwi Airport
- 6Ride to bus stationArundel Mills Mall25 min
- 7501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 8Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067552 min
- 9Walk toColumbia, MD650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD
The distance between Silver Spring, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 56.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 227 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.
Public transit stations close to Silver Spring
Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring Station & Bay 112.
Bus stations close to Silver Spring:
- Silver Spring Station & Bay 112
- Silver Spring Station & Bay 111
- Silver Spring Station & Bay 227
Public transit stations close to Columbia, MD, Howard County
Columbia, MD is located at Columbia, MD, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound).
Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:
- Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
- Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Northbound)
- Little Patuxent Pkwy & Governor Warfield Pkwy Sb
Related Routes
- Holabird & Searles FS Wb to Columbia, MD
- Owings Mills Town Center Wb to Columbia, MD
- Reisterstown Rd & Mchenry Ave Sb to Columbia, MD
- Lutherville Station to Columbia, MD
- Hyattsville Crossing (Drop-Off) to Columbia, MD
- Ridgland Rd & Cranbrook Rd Sb to Columbia, MD
- Bus Stop at Timonium Fairgrounds Light Rail Station Sb to Columbia, MD
- 301 Hospital Dr Eb to Columbia, MD
- Baltimore Annapolis Blvd & Marbury Rd Sb to Columbia, MD
- Ring Rd & Aacc Eb to Columbia, MD
- West St & Church Cir to Columbia, MD
- Ritchie Hwy & Mva Nb to Columbia, MD
- Security Square Mall to Columbia, MD
- Belair Rd & Overlea Ave Nb to Columbia, MD
- White Marsh Mall to Columbia, MD
- Harford & Kentucky Nb to Columbia, MD
- Northern Pkwy & York Rd Eb to Columbia, MD
- Northern Pkwy & Mcclean Blvd FS Eb to Columbia, MD
- Craigmont Rd & Westview Mall Opp Wb to Columbia, MD
- Back River Neck Rd & Lanflair Rd Sb to Columbia, MD
Alternative route by bus via Z6, 201 and 501
To get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Z6 bus from Silver Spring+Bus 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 28 min. The ride fare is $6.00.
208min$6.00
Z6201501Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 113
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSilver Spring+Bus Bay 113ID 2005464170 yd • 3 min
- 2Z6Wait for busZ6North To Burtonsville Park & Ride
- 3Ride to bus stationBurtonsville Ctr+National DrID 200096153 min
- 4Walk to bus stationBurtonsville Park & RideID 11785310 yd • 4 min
- 5201Wait for bus201201/4 Bwi Airport
- 6Ride to bus stationArundel Mills Mall25 min
- 7501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 8Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067552 min
- 9Walk toColumbia, MD650 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 227 minutes, using Bus line Y7, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.
What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD?
The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line Z6, 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 47 min.
Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Columbia, MD?
The Y7 bus line goes from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219 station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to North To Icc Park & Ride Via Leisure World station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Icc Park & Ride Via Leisure World 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 47 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Silver Spring to get to Columbia, MD?
Get on the Y7 bus from the Silver Spring+Bus 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 Park & Ride Via Leisure World 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 $6.00.
