Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Columbia

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DCA - COU
    5h 1m
    $204–792

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Regional Airport (COU)plane plane IAD - COU
    6h 58m
    $137–498

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    23h 40m
    $146–291

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    27h 34m
    $351–740

  5. Drive 919 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Columbiacar car 919 mi
    16h 11m
    $168–243

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    6h 53m
    $188–427

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    28h 12m
    $482–923

Washington to Columbia by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington to Columbia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 829.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Columbia via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers