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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Allentown is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Allentown is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Allentown?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Allentown. However, there are services departing from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb and arriving at Allentown via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Columbia to Allentown?

The distance between Columbia and Allentown is 168 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Allentown without a car is to train and bus via Baltimore Penn Station which takes 3h 46m and costs $95 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Columbia to Allentown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Allentown bus from?

Columbia to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Columbia to Allentown bus arrive?

Columbia to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Allentown?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Allentown is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Columbia to Allentown.

Where can I stay near Allentown?

There are 105+ hotels available in Allentown.

Columbia to Allentown - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Allentown by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Baltimore Penn Station
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Philadelphia
3h 46m
$99–702
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Allentownbus FlixBus 2651
6h 8m
$27–65
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Allentowncar 148.8 mi
2h 58m
$28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Philadelphia
5h 45m
$61–702

Columbia to Allentown by bus and train

7Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.9 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to Allentown via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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