MD → MD · about 17 miles
Columbia to Bethesda bus schedule
OurBus runs 5 direct buses a week from Columbia to Bethesda starting November 20. The fastest takes 39 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:35 PM and the last at 11:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 39m
- First bus
- 5:35 PM
- Last bus
- 11:20 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) and arrives at Bethesda, MD (North Bethesda Metro Station, bus stop on east side of Rockville Pike near the intersection of Marinelli Drive). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:35 PM New | 6:15 PM | 40m | Sat from Nov 21 | OurBus Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM | 6:40 PM | 40m | Wed from Nov 25 | OurBus Full timetable |
| 10:40 PM | 11:20 PM | 40m | Tue, Fri, Sat from Nov 24 | OurBus Full timetable |
| 11:05 PM New | 11:59 PM | 54m | Fri from Nov 20 | OurBus Full timetable |
| 11:20 PM | 11:59 PM | 39m | Mon–Wed from Nov 23 | OurBus Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbia Where you get off in Bethesda The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Columbia
- Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) Map of Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Bethesda
Return trip: Bethesda to Columbia
Questions
How long is the bus from Columbia to Bethesda?
The fastest direct bus takes 39 minutes; the typical trip is 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Columbia to Bethesda?
The earliest departure is at 5:35 PM (Sat) and the last at 11:20 PM (Tue, Wed).
Which bus companies go from Columbia to Bethesda?
OurBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Columbia?
Buses to Bethesda leave from Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot).