The average bus between Manhattan and Ellicott City takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Ellicott City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Manhattan and Ellicott City. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ellicott City at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at White Marsh Park And Ride Bay 1 and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 17m • 2 changes


5h 46m • 2 changes


4h 36m • 2 changes


4h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Ellicott City station via White Marsh Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Manhattan to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at White Marsh Park & Ride station.
The distance between Manhattan and Ellicott City is 294.2 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to White Marsh Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m.