How to get from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg by bus?

The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg - Bus Schedule

The 501 bus from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg runs from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with departures every 1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg by bus

To get from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Arundel Mills Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 201 bus and finally take the 55 bus from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from The Mall in Columbia-West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

159min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 201201
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Arundel Mills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    52 min
  • 4
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/12 Gaithersburg
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove & Metro Station
    ID 11915
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg

The distance between The Mall in Columbia-West, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 57.93 mi, which can typically be traveled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg

To check the bus schedule from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Mall in Columbia-West) and destination (Gaithersburg), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 201, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Mall in Columbia-West and Gaithersburg?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg?

    The 501 bus line goes from Mall In Columbia station near The Mall in Columbia-West in Howard County to Arundel Mills Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Arundel Mills Mall station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg by bus?

    The total travel time between The Mall in Columbia-West in Howard County and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Mall in Columbia-West to get to Gaithersburg?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Mall In Columbia stop near The Mall in Columbia-West in Howard County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between The Mall in Columbia-West and Gaithersburg?

    Get off the bus at the Arundel Mills Mall stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg?

    The ride from The Mall in Columbia-West to Gaithersburg costs $2.50.

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