How to get from Columbia to Montgomery County by bus?

From Columbia to Montgomery County by bus

To get from Columbia to Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 305 bus from Broken Land Park & Ride station to Colesville Rd & Fenton St Sb station. Next, take the Q4 bus from Georgia Av+Cameron St station to Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Columbia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Montgomery County on the Moovit app.

76min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Bus - Q4Q4
Leaves from Broken Land Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/4 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colesville Rd & Fenton St Sb
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Cameron St
    ID 2000200
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q4Q4
    Wait for bus
    Q4
    North To Rockville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    ID 26800
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Columbia to Montgomery County by bus and metro

To get from Columbia to Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 305 bus from Broken Land Park & Ride station to Silver Spring Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 8 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay H & Bay K station to Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.50. The bus schedule from Columbia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Montgomery County on the Moovit app.

75min$3.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Broken Land Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/4 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Metro Station
    ID 11787
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay H & Bay K
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    ID 26800
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia to Montgomery County

The distance between Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Montgomery County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 22.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia to Montgomery County 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 Columbia to Montgomery County

To check the bus schedule from Columbia to Montgomery County using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia) and destination (Montgomery County), 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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From Columbia to Montgomery County by bus and metro

To get from Columbia to Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 305 bus from Broken Land Park & Ride station to Silver Spring Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 8 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay H & Bay K station to Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.50. The bus schedule from Columbia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Montgomery County on the Moovit app.

75min$3.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Broken Land Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/4 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Metro Station
    ID 11787
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay H & Bay K
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv
    ID 26800
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Montgomery County?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line Q4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbia to Montgomery County?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 305, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia to Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 305 bus line goes from Broken Land Park & Ride station near Columbia to 305/4 Washington Dc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 305/4 Washington Dc station near Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia to Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Columbia and Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia to get to Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 305 bus from the Broken Land Park & Ride stop near Columbia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbia and Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the 305/4 Washington Dc stop, which is closest to Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Columbia to Montgomery County?

    The ride from Columbia to Montgomery County costs $2.50.

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