What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD is to fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $170 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Ocean City, MD?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Ocean City, MD. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Ocean City, MD via Columbia, SC, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb and Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

How far is it from Columbia to Ocean City, MD?

The distance between Columbia and Ocean City, MD is 481 miles. The road distance is 510.6 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Ocean City, MD without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 37m and costs $200 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Ocean City, MD bus from?

Columbia to Ocean City, MD bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where does the Columbia to Ocean City, MD bus arrive?

Columbia to Ocean City, MD bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Baltimore, MD station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Ocean City, MD?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Ocean City, MD is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Columbia to Ocean City, MD.

Where can I stay near Ocean City, MD?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Ocean City, MD.

Columbia to Ocean City, MD - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Ocean City, MD by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)plane CAE - SBY
2. Take the bus from Wor Wic Community College to West Ocean City Park and Ridebus
7h 46m
$176–970
Drive 507.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Ocean City, MDcar 507.7 mi
9h 42m
$93–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
3. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Ocean City, MDbus
15h 37m
$208–946
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MDbus Augusta
2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to Ocean City, MDbus Baltimore
17h 41m
$160–246
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
3. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Ocean City, MDbus
8h 13m
$242–1,824
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Ocean City, MDbus
9h 7m
$170–878
Bus via Raleigh
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to Ocean City, MDbus
17h 42m
$160–272

Columbia to Ocean City, MD by train and bus

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15h 37mAverage Duration

$208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.4 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Ocean City, MD 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, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown in around 17h 41m.

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