The average bus between National Harbor and Columbia takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from National Harbor 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 every 4 hours between National Harbor and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from National Harbor is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Columbia at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer at D St SW+6 St SW and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from National Harbor to Columbia. However, there are services departing from National Harbor station and arriving at Columbia station via D St SW+6 St SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
National Harbor to Columbia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from St George Bl+Waterfront St station.
National Harbor to Columbia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb station.
The distance between National Harbor and Columbia is 53 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb via D St SW+6 St SW and 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb in around 3h 53m.