There are 5 ways to get from Johnstown to Columbia by plane, subway, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly, subway, bus
best- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
4h 20m$53–292Drive 161.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnstown to Columbiacar 161.6 mi
3h 18m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 38m$69–155Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 53m$41–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
9h 29m$111–802
Johnstown to Columbia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Columbia is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstown to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Bus Stop and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Harrisburg Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstown station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Amtrak Station and arriving at Baltimore Arena via 30th Street Station and Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Johnstown and Columbia is 179 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Columbia without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Johnstown to Columbia, including transfers.
Johnstown to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Johnstown to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Columbia is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station, Penn Station, Baltimore Arena, and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstown to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Johnstown to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Columbia is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Johnstown to Columbia.
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