What is the cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $410 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between BWI Rail Station and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from BWI Rail Station station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from BWI Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbus via Frederick Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from BWI Rail Station to Columbus?

The distance between BWI Rail Station and Columbus is 353 miles. The road distance is 393.1 miles.

How do I travel from BWI Rail Station to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the BWI Rail Station to Columbus bus from?

BWI Rail Station to Columbus bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from BWI Rail Station to Columbus?

The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $410 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the BWI Rail Station to Columbus bus arrive?

BWI Rail Station to Columbus bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Frederick Transit Center station.

Can I drive from BWI Rail Station to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between BWI Rail Station to Columbus is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from BWI Rail Station to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 513+ hotels available in Columbus.

BWI Rail Station to Columbus - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from BWI Rail Station to Columbus by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best
1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane BWI - CMH
3h 27m
$412–1,105
Drive 390.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from BWI Rail Station to Columbuscar 390.8 mi
7h 11m
$72–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Centerbus Bwi
2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
10h 55m
$125–192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
13h 33m
$119–790
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DCA - CMH
4h 31m
$1,058–1,705
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane IAD - CMH
5h 25m
$76–474
Train, bus via Columbus
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
13h 58m
$120–785
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Cumberlandbus
2. Take the train from Cumberland Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
14h 46m
$158–287
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbusbus
16h 5m
$153–895

BWI Rail Station to Columbus by bus

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10h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 351.1 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between BWI Rail Station, MD, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Columbus via Frederick Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 10h 55m.

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