The average bus between McLean and Columbia takes 2h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from McLean to Columbia. 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 5 times a day between McLean and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from McLean is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Columbia at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Mclean Metro and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from McLean to Columbia? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Columbia. However, there are services departing from McLean station and arriving at Columbia station via COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
McLean to Columbia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb station.
McLean to Columbia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb station.
The distance between McLean and Columbia is 44.8 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Maryland Transit operates a bus from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 44m.