There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
1h 14m$6–558Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Georgia Avenue Park & Ridebus 201
- Take the bus from Georgia Av-ICC P+R+Bus Shelter to Silver Spring+Bay 219bus M20
2h 46m$5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Columbia Heights Station31.5 mi
45 minDrive 31.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Stationcar 31.5 mi
45 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Stationtaxi 31.5 mi
45 min$90–110
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station is to bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station. However, there are services departing from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL and arriving at 16 St NW+Irving St NW via Georgia Av-ICC P+R+Bus Shelter and Silver Spring+Bay 103. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Columbia Heights, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Columbia Heights Station is 35 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $6 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $6 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Columbia Heights Station, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–20 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Columbia Heights Station via Georgia Av-ICC P+R+Bus Shelter, Silver Spring+Bay 103, and 16 St NW+Irving St NW in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Georgia Av-ICC P+R+Bus Shelter to Silver Spring+Bay 219
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Columbia Heights Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Georgia Avenue Park & Ride station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station is 32 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia Heights Station.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Columbia Heights Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Columbia Heights Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.