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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbia and Washington takes 1h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. There is a bus service every few hours from Columbia to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 42m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Columbia to Washington bus times

Buses run hourly between Columbia and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Washington at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 22m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 26m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 39m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 22m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 26m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 39m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 22m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 26m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 39m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 22m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 26m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 39m • 1 change
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    Montgomery County MD Ride OnWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 26.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way to K St NW+16 St NW via Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 and Silver Spring+Bay 104 in around 1h 37m.

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