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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Hershey?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Hershey. However, there are services departing from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Hershey?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Harrisburg via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Columbia to Hershey?

The distance between Columbia and Hershey is 113 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Hershey without a car is to bus and line 322 bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $16 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Columbia to Hershey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Hershey bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Columbia to Hershey train from?

Columbia to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Columbia to Hershey?

The best way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to bus and line 322 bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $16 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $750 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Columbia to Hershey bus arrive?

Columbia to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Columbia to Hershey train arrive?

Columbia to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Hershey?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Hershey is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Columbia to Hershey.

Where can I stay near Hershey?

There are 186+ hotels available in Hershey.

Columbia to Hershey - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 322 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Hershey by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, line 322 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Avebus 322
5h 33m
$16–45
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 12m
$100–729
Drive 95.4 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Hersheycar 95.4 mi
1h 59m
$18–26

Columbia to Hershey by bus

14Weekly Buses

5h 33mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Baltimore Penn Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 6h 12m.

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