What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Columbia is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from State College to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station 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 6h 38m.

How far is it from State College to Columbia?

The distance between State College and Columbia is 187 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

How do I travel from State College to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $28 - $70.

How long does it take to get from State College to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from State College to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Columbia bus from?

State College to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.

Where does the State College to Columbia bus arrive?

State College to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from State College to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Columbia is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from State College to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 365+ hotels available in Columbia.

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There are 4 ways to get from State College to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 38m
$28–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
8h 7m
$68–720
Drive 158.7 mi
1. Drive from State College to Columbiacar 158.7 mi
3h 47m
$29–42
Fly, subway, bus
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
5h 14m
$41–279

State College to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from State College Bus Station 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 6h 38m.

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