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

The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Columbia is to line 46 bus and bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rockville to Columbia is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Rockville and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockville to Columbia. However, there are services departing from ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH DR fs sb and arriving at COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Rockville to Columbia?

The distance between Rockville and Columbia is 33 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rockville to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $4 - $5.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Rockville to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockville to Columbia bus from?

Rockville to Columbia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH DR fs sb station.

Where does the Rockville to Columbia bus arrive?

Rockville to Columbia bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb station.

Can I drive from Rockville to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Columbia is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Rockville to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 334+ hotels available in Columbia.

Rockville to Columbia - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 46 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH DR fs sb to COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD ebbus 203
2h 28m
$4
Drive 26.4 mi
1. Drive from Rockville to Columbiacar 26.4 mi
41 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockville to Columbiataxi 26.4 mi
41 min
$75–95
Line 46 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from S Washington St & Montgomery Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Dbus 46
2. Take the bus from ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH DR fs sb to COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD ebbus 203
2h 59m
$4–6
Bus, line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Arundel Mills Shopping Centerbus 201
2. Take the bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Running Brook Rdbus 501
3h 50m
$9–11

Rockville to Columbia by subway and bus

15Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.9 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Maryland Transit operates a bus from ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH DR fs sb to COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb twice daily. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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