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Trip Overview

The average bus between Durham and Columbia takes 17h 4m and the fastest bus takes 16h 44m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Durham to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 4m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
$61
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Durham to Columbia bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Durham and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 9:00 PM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Columbia at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 17h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    GoDurhamCoachRunWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMaryland Transit16h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    GoDurhamCoachRunWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMaryland Transit16h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    GoDurhamCoachRunWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMaryland Transit17h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Columbia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 289 mi
  • Duration: 17h 4m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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