There are 4 ways to get from Atlantic City to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 15m$28–650Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th Stbus 551
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
6h 19m$27–74Drive 150.5 mi
- Drive from Atlantic City to Columbiacar 150.5 mi
3h 11m$28–40Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320
6h 57m$34–55
Atlantic City to Columbia by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Columbia is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Philadelphia Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Baltimore Arena via 30th Street Station and Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Columbia is 182 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Atlantic City to Columbia, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Columbia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Columbia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Columbia is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $26 - $75 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station, Penn Station, Baltimore Arena, and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Atlantic City to Columbia bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Atlantic City to Columbia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Columbia is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Atlantic City to Columbia.
There are 318+ hotels available in Columbia.









