DC → MD · about 21 miles
Washington to Columbia bus schedule
OurBus runs 6 direct buses a week from Washington to Columbia. The fastest takes 35 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:00 AM and the last at 10:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 35m
- First bus
- 8:00 AM
- Last bus
- 10:20 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) and arrives at Columbia, MD (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 8:40 AM | 40m | Fri, Sun | OurBus Full timetable |
| 3:00 PM | 3:35 PM | 35m | Fri, Sun | OurBus Full timetable |
| 10:20 PM | 11:00 PM | 40m | Thu, Fri | OurBus Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Columbia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Washington
Where the bus stops in Columbia
- Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) Map of Columbia (Broken Land Park & Ride, East Lot) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Columbia to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus from Washington to Columbia?
The fastest direct bus takes 35 minutes; the typical trip is 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Washington to Columbia?
The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM (Fri, Sun) and the last at 10:20 PM (Thu, Fri).
Which bus companies go from Washington to Columbia?
OurBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Washington?
Buses to Columbia leave from Washington (Stadium-Armory Metro station).