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

The cheapest way to get from Ocean City to Columbia is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocean City to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ocean City and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocean City to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Atlantic City, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ocean City and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Ocean City to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Baltimore Arena via 30th Street Station and Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Ocean City to Columbia?

The distance between Ocean City and Columbia is 193 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocean City to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $29 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Ocean City to Columbia, including transfers.

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

Ocean City to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlantic City station.

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

Ocean City to Columbia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.

Train or bus from Ocean City to Columbia?

The best way to get from Ocean City to Columbia is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $29 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Ocean City to Columbia bus arrive?

Ocean City to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Ocean City to Columbia train arrive?

Ocean City to Columbia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Ocean City to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocean City to Columbia is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ocean City to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 318+ hotels available in Columbia.

Ocean City to Columbia - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ocean City to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 50m
$29–656
Drive 147.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocean City to Columbiacar 147.8 mi
3h 12m
$27–39
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320
7h 46m
$31–79

Ocean City to Columbia by bus, foot, train, and tram

28Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.2 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Ocean City, NJ, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, 30th Street Station, Baltimore Penn Station, Penn Station, Baltimore Arena, and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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