What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb via Charlottesville Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE and CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at DORSEY MARC nb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Columbia?

The distance between Charlottesville and Columbia is 148 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Columbia?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Charlottesville to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Columbia bus from?

Charlottesville to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Columbia train from?

Charlottesville to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Columbia?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Columbia is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Columbia bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Columbia train arrive?

Charlottesville to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Columbia is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Charlottesville to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 365+ hotels available in Columbia.

Charlottesville to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to DORSEY MARC nbtrain Marc
4h 18m
$67–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus 305 / ...
7h 13m
$24–41
Drive 142.7 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Columbiacar 142.7 mi
2h 58m
$26–38
Fly, subway, bus
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
4h 20m
$67–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus 305 / ...
6h 18m
$35–76
Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
2. Take the bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus 305 / ...
8h 39m
$36–56

Charlottesville to Columbia by bus

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Distance: 147.2 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Columbia via Washington Union Station and DORSEY MARC nb in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW, and CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb in around 7h 13m.

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