How to get from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CITYLINK RED bus from Towson Town Center Bay 1 station to Fayette St Plaza Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK PURPLE bus and finally take the 505 bus from Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Towson Town Center Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

174min$2.50
Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Towson Town Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Towson Town Center Bay 1
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK REDCITYLINK RED
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK RED
    Um Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fayette St Plaza Wb
    ID 10567
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    46 min
  • 6
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    45 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD by bus via CITYLINK GREEN, CITYLINK PURPLE and 505

To get from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CITYLINK GREEN bus from Towson Town Center Bay 1 station to Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK PURPLE bus and finally take the 505 bus from Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Towson Town Center Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

187min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Towson Town Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towson Town Center Bay 1
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb
    ID 516
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb
    ID 285
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    48 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    45 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 Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD

The distance between Towson Town Center Bay 1, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 32.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Towson Town Center Bay 1 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 Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Towson Town Center Bay 1) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD by bus via CITYLINK GREEN, CITYLINK PURPLE and 505

To get from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CITYLINK GREEN bus from Towson Town Center Bay 1 station to Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITYLINK PURPLE bus and finally take the 505 bus from Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Towson Town Center Bay 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

187min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Towson Town Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Towson Town Center Bay 1
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK GREENCITYLINK GREEN
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK GREEN
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb
    ID 516
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fayette St & Saint Paul St Wb
    ID 285
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK PURPLE
    Catonsville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rolling Rd & Baltimore National Pike
    48 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    45 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 Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK RED, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK GREEN, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Towson Town Center Bay 1 and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD?

    The CITYLINK RED bus line goes from Um Medical Center station near Towson Town Center Bay 1 in Baltimore County to Fayette St Plaza Wb station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fayette St Plaza Wb station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Towson Town Center Bay 1 in Baltimore County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Towson Town Center Bay 1 to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the CITYLINK RED bus from the Um Medical Center stop near Towson Town Center Bay 1 in Baltimore County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Towson Town Center Bay 1 and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Fayette St Plaza Wb stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Towson Town Center Bay 1 to Columbia, MD costs $2.50.

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