There are 6 ways to get from Culpeper to Columbia by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane DCA - CAE
5h 27m$253–1,444Drive 401.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Culpeper to Columbiacar 401.5 mi
7h 19m$74–106Train, bus
- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
12h 7m$147–275Bus
- Take the bus from Culpeper Station to Charlottesville Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
14h 39m$94–152Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane IAD - CAE
6h 26m$165–897Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
12h 33m$179–369
Culpeper to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culpeper to Columbia is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Culpeper to Columbia is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $250 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Culpeper station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Culpeper Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Culpeper station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Culpeper Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Culpeper and Columbia is 483 miles. The road distance is 403.8 miles.
The best way to get from Culpeper to Columbia without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 7m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Culpeper to Columbia, including transfers.
Culpeper to Columbia bus services, operated by Virginia Regional Transit, depart from Culpeper Station.
Culpeper to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Culpeper Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Culpeper to Columbia is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Culpeper, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Culpeper Station to Sumter Laurel South via Charlottesville Station, W Main St at 8th St NW, Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 14h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Columbia Station via Alexandria in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 877-777-2708
- [email protected]
- Website
- vatransit.org
Bus from Culpeper Station to Charlottesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.vatransit.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Culpeper to Columbia bus services, operated by Virginia Regional Transit, arrive at Charlottesville Station.
Culpeper to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culpeper to Columbia is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Culpeper to Columbia.
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