What is the cheapest way to get from Dale City to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Dale City to Columbia is to bus which costs $13 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dale City to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Dale City to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Dale City and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Dale City to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Minnieville Rd @ Prince William Pkwy and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via 12TH ST & G ST NW nb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Dale City to Columbia?

The distance between Dale City and Columbia is 64 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dale City to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Dale City to Columbia without a car is to bus and subway and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Dale City to Columbia?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Dale City to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dale City to Columbia bus from?

Dale City to Columbia bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from Minnieville Rd @ Prince William Pkwy station.

Where does the Dale City to Columbia bus arrive?

Dale City to Columbia bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at 14th St @ F St NW station.

Can I drive from Dale City to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Dale City to Columbia is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Dale City to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 318+ hotels available in Columbia.

Dale City to Columbia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dale City to Columbia by bus, subway, train, or car

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Bus, subway, train
best
1. Take the bus from Caton Hill Rd @ Killarney Dr to Pentagon Metrobus
2. Take the subway from Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
3. Take the train from COLLEGE PARK MARC nb to DORSEY MARC nbtrain
2h 48m
$44–57
Drive 59 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dale City to Columbiacar 59 mi
1h 16m
$11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minnieville Rd @ Prince William Pkwy to 14th St @ F St NWbus 971
2. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus 325
3h 1m
$13
Bus via Dale Blvd @ Cloverdale Rd
1. Take the bus from Dale Blvd @ Cloverdale Rd to 19th St @ H St NWbus 971
2. Take the bus from 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus 305 / ...
3h 30m
$13

Dale City to Columbia by bus and foot

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Distance: 63.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Minnieville Rd @ Prince William Pkwy to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via 14th St @ F St NW and 12TH ST & G ST NW nb in around 3h 1m.

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