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How to get fromColumbia to Philadelphiaby taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Philadelphia by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Baltimore Penn Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    1h 36m
    $69–657

  2. Drive 116.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Philadelphiacar car 116.1 mi
    2h 12m
    $22–31

  3. Line 501 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Little Patuxent Pkwy / Vantage Point Rd to Arundel Mills Mallbus bus 501
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    3h 35m
    $31–657

Columbia to Philadelphia by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Philadelphia. However, you can take the taxi to Baltimore Penn Station then take the train to 30th Street Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbia to Philadelphia in around 2h 12m.

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