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How to get fromColumbia to James Madison Universityby bus, subway, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to James Madison University by bus, subway, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus bus 325
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 20m
    $28–35

  2. Drive 153.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to James Madison Universitycar car 153.2 mi
    2h 48m
    $28–41

  3. Bus, subway, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    4. Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $184–455

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus bus 325
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 50m
    $33–40

  5. Bus via Arlington

    1. Take the bus from COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb to INDEPENDENCE AVE & 4TH & 3RD ST SW ebbus bus 305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    6h 27m
    $31–40

Columbia to James Madison University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to James Madison University via 13TH ST & H ST NW sb, 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 5h 50m.

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