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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Columbiaby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Columbia by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus bus No. 310 Line SB to Columbia
    3h 17m
    $26–624

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0320 / ...
    2. Take the bus from LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus bus No. 310 Line SB to Columbia
    4h 8m
    $19–50

  3. Drive 112.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Columbiacar car 112.5 mi
    2h 16m
    $21–30

  4. Bus via ROLLING RD & GEIPE RD nb

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus bus New York
    5h 22m
    $32–66

Philadelphia to Columbia by train, tram, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and LOMBARD ST & EUTAW ST fs wb in around 4h 8m.

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