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How to get fromColumbia to Rockvilleby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Rockville by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CAE - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 54m
    $196–1,208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    12h 29m
    $68–140

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    11h 59m
    $160–350

  4. Drive 473.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Rockvillecar car 473.8 mi
    8h 48m
    $87–125

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CAE - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 23m
    $126–808

Columbia to Rockville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Rockville Station & Bay G via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Wheaton, Red Line Center Platform, and Wheaton Station & Bay C in around 12h 29m.

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