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How to get fromGaithersburg to Columbiaby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Columbia by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DCA - CAE
    4h 57m
    $91–559

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane IAD - CAE
    5h 29m
    $61–368

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    12h 15m
    $272–433

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    13h
    $71–122

  5. Drive  481.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Columbiacar car 481.2 mi
    8h 48m
    $88–127

Gaithersburg to Columbia by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Sumter Laurel South via Medical Center Station & Bay E, Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, 13 St NW+F St NW, Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE, Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave, Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 13h.

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