What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Mount Joy?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Mount Joy is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Mount Joy?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Mount Joy is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Mount Joy?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Mount Joy station. However, there are services departing from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Mount Joy?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Mount Joy. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Mount Joy Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Columbia to Mount Joy?

The distance between Columbia and Mount Joy is 189 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Mount Joy without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Mount Joy without a car is to train via Baltimore Penn Station which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Mount Joy?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Columbia to Mount Joy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Mount Joy bus from?

Columbia to Mount Joy bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Mount Joy train from?

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

Train or bus from Columbia to Mount Joy?

The best way to get from Columbia to Mount Joy is to train via Baltimore Penn Station which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Columbia to Mount Joy bus arrive?

Columbia to Mount Joy bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore St & Paca St station.

Where does the Columbia to Mount Joy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia to Mount Joy?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Mount Joy is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Columbia to Mount Joy.

Where can I stay near Mount Joy?

There are 182+ hotels available in Mount Joy.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Mount Joy by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train via Baltimore Penn Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtraktrain Keystone Service
4h 1m
$93–712
Drive 81.3 mi
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1. Drive from Columbia to Mount Joycar 81.3 mi
1h 36m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to Baltimore St & Paca Stbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
5h 10m
$22–59
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Mount Joy Amtraktrain Keystone Service
6h
$55–712

Columbia to Mount Joy by bus and train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Mount Joy, Lancaster County, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia to Mount Joy Amtrak via Baltimore Penn Station and 30th Street Station in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to Mount Joy Amtrak via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg in around 5h 10m.

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