There are 5 ways to get from Frederick to Columbia by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
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Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane DCA - CAE
5h 54m$93–569Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane IAD - CAE
6h 24m$63–368Train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain Marc
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
14h 2m$142–380Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MDbus Western Maryland / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
14h 58m$89–128Drive 489.6 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Columbiacar 489.6 mi
8h 51m$90–130
Frederick to Columbia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Columbia is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 14h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Columbia is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $90 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Mondawmin Metro Station, Baltimore, MD and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Columbia Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Frederick and Columbia is 480 miles. The road distance is 492.4 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 14h 2m and costs $140 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Frederick to Columbia, including transfers.
Frederick to Columbia bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Columbia train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Columbia is to train which takes 14h 2m and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Columbia Station via Rockville Amtrak in around 14h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Mondawmin Metro Station, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, Baltimore, MD, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 14h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
Frederick to Columbia bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD station.
Frederick to Columbia train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE MARC eb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Columbia is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Frederick to Columbia.
There are 438+ hotels available in Columbia.