What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia?

The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Columbia is 119 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

How do I travel from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia train from?

Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.

Where does the Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia train arrive?

Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 183+ hotels available in Columbia.

Can I share a ride from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Columbia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbia by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the taxi from Harrisburg Bus Station to Columbiataxi
3h 54m
$103–134
Drive 74 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbiacar 74 mi
1h 31m
$14–20
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 59m
$84–757
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Columbiarideshare 74 mi
1h 31m

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Distance: 118.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Columbia, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Off-Site Parking Pick-Up to Columbia via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, 30th Street Station, and Elizabethtown Amtrak Station in around 4h 59m.

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