There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to National Harbor by plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
3h 53m$196–1,208Drive 473.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to National Harborcar 473.6 mi
8h 3m$87–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian
11h$162–328Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CAE - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
4h 51m$128–810
Columbia to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to National Harbor is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to National Harbor is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $190 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Columbia and National Harbor is 430 miles. The road distance is 476.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Columbia to National Harbor, including transfers.
Columbia to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to National Harbor is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $190 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 11h.
Columbia to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to National Harbor is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Columbia to National Harbor.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and National Harbor, 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 Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 10h 21m.
- 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
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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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