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 6 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.

186min$6.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    54 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

From Bethesda to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Bethesda to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M22 bus from Montgomery Av+Waverly St station to Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00. 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.

221min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M22M22
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Montgomery Av+Waverly St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Av+Waverly St
    ID 2000098
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M22M22
    Wait for bus
    M22
    North To Olney
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    40 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 Bethesda to Columbia, MD

The distance between Bethesda, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 63.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 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.

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From Bethesda to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Bethesda to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M22 bus from Montgomery Av+Waverly St station to Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00. 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.

221min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M22M22
Bus - 201201
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Montgomery Av+Waverly St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Av+Waverly St
    ID 2000098
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M22M22
    Wait for bus
    M22
    North To Olney
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av & Norbeck Rd
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/4 Bwi Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    40 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 Bethesda to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 201, Bus line 501.

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

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Bus line M22, 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 6 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Bethesda to Columbia, MD?

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station 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 6 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 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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