What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $190 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Columbia to Bethesda?

The distance between Columbia and Bethesda is 432 miles. The road distance is 472.2 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs $160 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Columbia to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Bethesda bus from?

Columbia to Bethesda bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Bethesda train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Columbia to Bethesda is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $190 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 11h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Columbia to Bethesda bus arrive?

Columbia to Bethesda bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.

Where does the Columbia to Bethesda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Bethesda is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Columbia to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1626+ hotels available in Bethesda.

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Bethesda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
3h 44m
$196–1,208
Bus
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
12h 47m
$68–134
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
11h 15m
$165–335
Drive 469.5 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Bethesdacar 469.5 mi
8h 46m
$86–124
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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 10m
$126–808

Columbia to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)

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11h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429.5 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–340 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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