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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Frederick by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CAE - DCA
    2. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus
    5h 45m
    $198–1,210

  2. Drive 489.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Frederickcar car 489.7 mi
    8h 51m
    $90–130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain train Marc
    13h 29m
    $166–341

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MDbus bus Augusta
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bayrunner Officebus bus Western Maryland / ...
    14h 51m
    $140–206

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CAE - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus bus
    6h 1m
    $126–776

Columbia to Frederick by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Columbia Station to FREDERICK MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Frederick Bayrunner Office via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Baltimore, MD, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, Lombard St & Greene St, GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD in around 14h 51m.

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