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How to get fromCrystal City to Columbiaby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal City to Columbia by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    2. Take the train from COLLEGE PARK MARC nb to DORSEY MARC nbtrain train Marc
    2h 13m
    $37–50

  2. Bus via COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus bus 305 / ...
    2h 50m
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus bus 325
    2h 29m
    $5–6

  4. Drive 35.2 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal City to Columbiacar car 35.2 mi
    51 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal City to Columbiataxi taxi 35.2 mi
    51 min
    $100–130

Crystal City to Columbia by subway and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Crystal City, VA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

Maryland Transit operates a bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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