The average bus between Washington DC and Columbia takes 1h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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 Washington DC and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 1:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Columbia at 8:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Washington DC 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Columbia station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
Washington DC to Columbia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from 18TH ST & E ST NW nb station.
Washington DC to Columbia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb station.
The distance between Washington DC and Columbia is 42 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Maryland Transit operates a bus from 18TH ST & E ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 29m.