How to get from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD by bus?

From Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD by bus

To get from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 26 bus from Haines St & Warner St Eb station to Pulaski St & Frederick Ave Nb 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

131min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Bus - CITYLINK PURPLECITYLINK PURPLE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Haines St & Warner St Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haines St & Warner St Eb
    ID 10897
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Mondawmin Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski St & Frederick Ave Nb
    ID 6465
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frederick Ave & Pulaski St Wb
    ID 298
    40 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
    32 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

Alternative route from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD by bus via 73, 75 and 501

To get from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 73 bus from Haines St & Warner St Wb station to Virginia Ave & Annapolis Rd MB Eb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 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 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

149min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7373
Bus - 7575
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Haines St & Warner St Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haines St & Warner St Wb
    ID 13686
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Wagner's Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Ave & Annapolis Rd MB Eb
    ID 10938
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annapolis Rd & Virginia Ave FS Sb
    ID 3301
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    59 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD

The distance between Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 24.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD

To check the bus schedule from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD by bus via 73, 75 and 501

To get from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 73 bus from Haines St & Warner St Wb station to Virginia Ave & Annapolis Rd MB Eb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 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 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia, MD on the Moovit app.

149min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7373
Bus - 7575
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Haines St & Warner St Wb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haines St & Warner St Wb
    ID 13686
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Wagner's Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Ave & Annapolis Rd MB Eb
    ID 10938
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annapolis Rd & Virginia Ave FS Sb
    ID 3301
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    59 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line CITYLINK PURPLE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 73, Bus line 75, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD?

    The 26 bus line goes from Haines St & Warner St Eb station near Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in Baltimore to Mondawmin Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mondawmin Metro station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in Baltimore and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the 26 bus from the Haines St & Warner St Eb stop near Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in Baltimore.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Mondawmin Metro stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Columbia, MD costs $2.50.

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