What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bowie?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bowie is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Bowie?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Bowie is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Bowie?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Mall in Columbia and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via 4 St+Ashford Bl, Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay C and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Columbia to Bowie?

The distance between Columbia and Bowie is 53 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Bowie without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Bowie without a car is to line 501 bus and train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $10 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Bowie?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Columbia to Bowie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Bowie bus from?

Columbia to Bowie bus services, operated by Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland, depart from Mall in Columbia station.

Where does the Columbia to Bowie bus arrive?

Columbia to Bowie bus services, operated by Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland, arrive at Towne Centre Laurel station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Bowie?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Bowie is 27 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Columbia to Bowie.

Where can I stay near Bowie?

There are 261+ hotels available in Bowie.

Columbia to Bowie - 5 ways to travel via train, line 501 bus, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Bowie by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 501 bus, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Little Patuxent Pkwy / Vantage Point Rd to Arundel Mills Mallbus 501
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus P71
3h 25m
$10–16
Drive 26.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Bowiecar 26.8 mi
39 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Bowietaxi 26.8 mi
39 min
$75–95
Line 503 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mall in Columbia to Towne Centre Laurelbus 503
2. Take the bus from Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay C to New Carrollton Station + Bus Bay T6bus P22 / ...
3h 48m
$8–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb to INDEPENDENCE AVE & 4TH & 3RD ST SW ebbus 305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Lnbus P72
3h 57m
$7–8

Columbia to Bowie by bus and train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Mall in Columbia to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Towne Centre Laurel, 4 St+Ashford Bl, Greenbelt Station + Bus Bay C, New Carrollton Station + Bus Bay T6, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 3h 48m.

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