MD → DC · about 21 miles

Columbia to Washington bus schedule

OurBus runs 6 direct buses a week from Columbia to Washington. The fastest takes 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 9:30 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.

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Buses a week
6
Fastest trip
40m
First bus
9:30 AM
Last bus
7:00 PM

Timetable

Every bus leaves from Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) and arrives at Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct buses from Columbia, MD to Washington, DC
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysBus company
9:30 AM10:20 AM50mThu, FriOurBus
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12:20 PM1:00 PM40mFri, SunOurBus
Full timetable
7:00 PM7:40 PM40mFri, SunOurBus
Full timetable

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Where to board in Columbia Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the bus in Columbia

Where the bus stops in Washington

Return trip: Washington to Columbia

Questions

How long is the bus from Columbia to Washington?

The fastest direct bus takes 40 minutes; the typical trip is 50 minutes.

What time is the first bus from Columbia to Washington?

The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM (Thu, Fri) and the last at 7:00 PM (Fri, Sun).

Which bus companies go from Columbia to Washington?

OurBus runs direct buses on this route.

Where do I catch the bus in Columbia?

Buses to Washington leave from Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot).