There are 6 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus 305 / ...
5h 42m$29–46Train
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DORSEY MARC nbtrain Marc
5h 45m$83–152Drive 184.4 mi
- Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbiacar 184.4 mi
3h 22m$34–49Bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
5h 44m$89–479Train, bus
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus 305 / ...
6h 30m$54–108Bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
6h 12m$68–338
Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Colonial Williamsburg station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at DORSEY MARC nb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Columbia is 192 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia, including transfers.
Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Arlington, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Columbia via Washington Union Station and DORSEY MARC nb in around 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to DORSEY MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Columbia.
There are 318+ hotels available in Columbia.











