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How to get fromMechanicsburg to Columbiaby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mechanicsburg to Columbia by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Market Square Transfer Centerbus bus M
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    2h 6m
    $41–63

  2. Drive 38.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mechanicsburg to Columbiacar car 38.1 mi
    52 min
    $7–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mechanicsburg to Columbiataxi taxi 38.1 mi
    52 min
    $110–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Columbia, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mechanicsburg to Columbia. However, you can take the bus to Market Square Transfer Center, walk to Harrisburg, take the train to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can drive from Mechanicsburg to Columbia in around 52 min.

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