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How to get fromWashington DC to Columbiaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Columbia by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DCA - CAE
    4h 26m
    $235–1,406

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    11h 50m
    $66–114

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    11h 52m
    $162–332

  4. Drive 477.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Columbiacar car 477.6 mi
    7h 59m
    $88–126

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane IAD - CAE
    4h 53m
    $134–805

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane DCA - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    6h 49m
    $164–686

  7. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    13h 38m
    $74–144

Washington DC to Columbia by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Sumter Laurel South via 13 St NW+G St NW, Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE, Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave, Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 11h 50m.

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