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How to get fromColumbia to James Madison Universityby train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbia to James Madison University by train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    4. Drive from Charlottesville to James Madison Universitycar car
    12h
    $144–313

  2. Drive 372.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to James Madison Universitycar car 372.3 mi
    6h 45m
    $68–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 57m
    $92–166

  4. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane CAE - SHD
    7h 27m
    $124–768

  5. Train, bus via Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus Highlands Rhythm / ...
    14h 55m
    $186–362

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    15h 20m
    $189–367

  7. 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 Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 18m
    $146–832

  8. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CAE - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 29m
    $220–1,238

Columbia to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 492.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James Madison University via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 15h 57m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Columbia (CAE) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) twice daily.

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