There are 6 ways to get from Annapolis to Columbia by bus, plane, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane DCA - CAE
5h 10m$241–1,417Bus via Raleigh
cheapest- Take the bus from Annapolis to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
14h 47m$77–141Bus, train
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
12h 22m$165–348Bus
- Take the bus from West St. and Church Circle to Baltimore & Howardbus No. 215 Line to Baltimore / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
13h 54m$81–135Drive 502.2 mi
- Drive from Annapolis to Columbiacar 502.2 mi
8h 52m$92–133Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane IAD - CAE
5h 44m$151–866
Annapolis to Columbia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annapolis to Columbia is to bus via Raleigh which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Annapolis to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $240 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Annapolis to Columbia. However, there are services departing from West St. and Church Circle and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Pratt St & Howard St, Baltimore, MD and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Annapolis and Columbia is 456 miles. The road distance is 505.2 miles.
The best way to get from Annapolis to Columbia without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 22m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Annapolis to Columbia, including transfers.
Annapolis to Columbia bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from West St. and Church Circle station.
Annapolis to Columbia bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Baltimore & Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annapolis to Columbia is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Annapolis to Columbia.
There are 405+ hotels available in Columbia.
What companies run services between Annapolis, MD, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from West St. and Church Circle to Sumter Laurel South via Baltimore & Howard, Pratt St & Howard St, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, Baltimore, MD, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Annapolis to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from West St. and Church Circle to Baltimore & Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult cash ticket
- $10–22
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from West St. and Church Circle to Baltimore & Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $75–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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