There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Bowie by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus
4h 57m$196–1,208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
13h 30m$68–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian
12h 46m$164–331Drive 488.7 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Bowiecar 488.7 mi
8h 38m$90–129Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CAE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 42m$124–806
Columbia to Bowie by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bowie is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Bowie is to fly and subway and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $190 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Columbia and Bowie is 442 miles. The road distance is 491.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Bowie without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Columbia to Bowie, including transfers.
Columbia to Bowie bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Bowie is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- princegeorgescountymd.gov
Bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/metro-and-transportation/prince-georges-countys-thebus
- Schedules at
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/thebus/routes-schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Bowie bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Bowie is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Columbia to Bowie.
There are 345+ hotels available in Bowie.