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

The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Columbia is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Columbia is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $240 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Ellicott City and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Columbia. However, there are services departing from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Pratt St & Sharp St, Baltimore, MD and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ellicott City and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Ellicott City to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from West Baltimore and arriving at Columbia Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Ellicott City to Columbia?

The distance between Ellicott City and Columbia is 470 miles. The road distance is 510.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellicott City to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 13h 17m and costs $160 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Ellicott City to Columbia, including transfers.

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

Ellicott City to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Baltimore, MD station.

Where do I catch the Ellicott City to Columbia train from?

Ellicott City to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from West Baltimore station.

Train or bus from Ellicott City to Columbia?

The best way to get from Ellicott City to Columbia is to train which takes 13h 17m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Ellicott City to Columbia bus arrive?

Ellicott City to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.

Where does the Ellicott City to Columbia train arrive?

Ellicott City to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Ellicott City to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Columbia is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Ellicott City to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 403+ hotels available in Columbia.

Ellicott City to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ellicott City to Columbia by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway

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Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane DCA - CAE
6h 7m
$240–1,419
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
15h 12m
$69–144
Train
1. Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
13h 17m
$164–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
13h 41m
$81–116
Drive 507.8 mi
1. Drive from Ellicott City to Columbiacar 507.8 mi
8h 46m
$93–134
Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane IAD - CAE
6h 52m
$148–866

Ellicott City to Columbia by bus and train

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13h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467.4 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from ROLLING RD & EDMONDSON AVE sb to Columbia Station via West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1, West Baltimore, and Washington Union Station in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SC once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 10h 34m.

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