The train between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Columbia takes 11h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) 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.
Trains run once daily between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 12:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station and arriving at Columbia station via Columbia Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Columbia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Columbia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Columbia Station.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Columbia is 637.2 km. The road distance is 849 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 10h 16m.
