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

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CAE - DCA
    3h 11m
    $194–1,204

  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 Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    13h 3m
    $70–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    12h 2m
    $147–305

  4. Drive 388.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Virginia Beachcar car 388.3 mi
    7h 7m
    $71–103

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CAE - IAD
    3h 41m
    $124–804

Columbia to Virginia by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Virginia, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Parks & 19Th via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 12h 2m.

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