There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Williamsport by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
6h 47m$35–98Drive 171.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Williamsportcar 171.1 mi
3h 31m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
7h 26m$119–782Bus, subway, fly to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport
- Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport (IPT)plane IAD - IPT
5h 40m$105–369Bus, subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IAD - SCE
- Take the bus from State College to Williamsportbus
7h 6m$65–325
Columbia to Williamsport by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Williamsport is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Williamsport is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Williamsport. However, there are services departing from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb and arriving at Williamsport, Pa via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Columbia and Williamsport is 187 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Williamsport without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Columbia to Williamsport, including transfers.
Columbia to Williamsport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Columbia to Williamsport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Williamsport is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Columbia to Williamsport.
There are 26+ hotels available in Williamsport.
What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to Williamsport, Pa via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg, Pa in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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