What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 14h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs $190 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and BWI Rail Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to BWI Rail Station. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at 840 ELKRIDGE LANDING RD sb via Columbia, SC, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center and GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and BWI Rail Station?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to BWI Rail Station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Columbia to BWI Rail Station?

The distance between Columbia and BWI Rail Station is 455 miles. The road distance is 510.2 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to BWI Rail Station without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs $160 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to BWI Rail Station bus from?

Columbia to BWI Rail Station bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to BWI Rail Station train from?

Columbia to BWI Rail Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train or bus from Columbia to BWI Rail Station?

The best way to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 14h 36m.

Where does the Columbia to BWI Rail Station bus arrive?

Columbia to BWI Rail Station bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Baltimore, MD station.

Where does the Columbia to BWI Rail Station train arrive?

Columbia to BWI Rail Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to BWI Rail Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to BWI Rail Station is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Columbia to BWI Rail Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Columbia to BWI Rail Station?

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Where can I stay near BWI Rail Station?

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Columbia to BWI Rail Station - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to BWI Rail Station by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
4h 12m
$198–1,758
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
12h 12m
$66–682
Train
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
11h 35m
$163–882
Drive 507.2 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to BWI Rail Stationcar 507.2 mi
8h 46m
$93–134
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CAE - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 6m
$126–812
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MDbus Augusta
14h 36m
$76–116

Columbia to BWI Rail Station by train

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11h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 452.5 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and BWI Rail Station, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall via Washington Union Station in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MD once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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