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How to get from Bethesda to Columbia, MD by bus and metro?
From Bethesda to Columbia, MD by bus and metro
To get from Bethesda to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Shady Grove 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 7 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.
187min$6.55
201501Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationBethesda Metro Station360 yd • 5 min
- 2REDWait for metroREDShady Grove
- 3
Ride to metro stationShady Grove17 min - 4Walk to bus stationShady Grove & Metro StationID 11915140 yd • 2 min
- 5201Wait for bus201201/4 Bwi Airport
- 6Ride to bus stationArundel Mills Shopping CenterID 250754 min
- 7501Wait for bus501Mall In Columbia
- 8Ride to bus stationWindstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)ID 4067547 min
- 9Walk toColumbia, MD640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Bethesda to Columbia, MD
The distance between Bethesda, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 63.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda to Columbia, MD by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Bus And Metro schedule from Bethesda to Columbia, MD
To check the bus and metro schedule from Bethesda to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bethesda) and destination (Columbia, MD), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 and metro schedules.
Related Routes
- Harry S Truman P & R to Columbia, MD
- Downtown Crown/Rio Washingtonian Center & Ellington Boulevard to Columbia, MD
- Decoverly & Decoverly Drive to Columbia, MD
- Decoverly & Decoverly Dr to Columbia, MD
- Crown - Central & Crown Park Avenue to Columbia, MD
- Downtown Crown/Rio Washingtonian Center & Rio Boulevard to Columbia, MD
- Rockville - Choke Cherry Crossing & Choke Cherry Road to Columbia, MD
- Shady Grove Medical Center - South & Medical Center Way to Columbia, MD
- Crown - East & Research Boulevard to Columbia, MD
- Traville Transit Center & Bay C to Columbia, MD
- Shady Grove Station & Bay F to Columbia, MD
- North Bethesda Station & Bay D to Columbia, MD
- 3 - Mary Washington Hospital (Main Entrance) to Columbia, MD
- 402 - Stafford Marketplace (T.J. Maxx) to Columbia, MD
- 234 Commuter Lot Crosswalk to Columbia, MD
- Old Bridge Rd @ Smoketown Rd to Columbia, MD
- Prince William Pkwy @ Hillendale Dr to Columbia, MD
- Powells Creek Blvd @ Woodmark Dr to Columbia, MD
- Powells Creek Blvd @ Singer Way to Columbia, MD
- Dale Blvd @ Minnieville Rd to Columbia, MD
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Columbia, MD?
The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.
Is there a direct metro between Bethesda and Columbia, MD?
No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.
Which metro line goes from Bethesda to Columbia, MD?
The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station near Bethesda in Montgomery County to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Shady Grove station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.
How long does it take to travel from Bethesda to Columbia, MD by metro and bus?
The total travel time between Bethesda in Montgomery County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by metro and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.
Where do I get on the metro near Bethesda to get to Columbia, MD?
Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station near Bethesda in Montgomery County.
Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Bethesda and Columbia, MD?
Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.
How much is the metro fare from Bethesda to Columbia, MD?
The ride from Bethesda to Columbia, MD costs $6.55.
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