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Columbia, United States of America → Hershey, United States of America

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Eleven ways to Travel from Columbia to Hershey

Composite routes from Columbia to Hershey

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Columbia to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,019.09
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from Columbia to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.37–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Columbia to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$598.71
Plane from Columbia to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$471.33

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Columbia to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,019.09
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01
Plane from Columbia to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.37–$611.45

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$95.54
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$95.54
Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
10h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$203.82
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.20–$242.03
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$458.59
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.76–$484.07

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$95.54

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Florence to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$140.12

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Columbia to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$45.86

Wonder Bus Inc

Website:
gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Bus from Columbia, SC to Florence,
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

Wanda Coach

Phone:
+1 646-630-7186
Website:
wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore,
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$114.65

Academy Bus

Phone:
+1 201-420-7000
Website:
academybus.com
Bus from Little Patuxent Pkwy / Vantage Point Rd to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.60–$20.38

Rabbit Transit

Phone:
+1 800-632-9063
Website:
rabbittransit.org
Bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.02–$2.17
Bus from York Transfer Center to Market
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Hershey?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to drive which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Hershey?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Hershey?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Little Patuxent Pkwy / Vantage Point Rd and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Columbia to Hershey?

The distance between Columbia and Hershey is 183 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.

How do I travel from Columbia to Hershey without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Hershey without a car is to bus and line 322 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $11.96 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Hershey?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Columbia to Hershey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Hershey bus from?

Columbia to Hershey bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Little Patuxent Pkwy / Vantage Point Rd station.

Train or bus from Columbia to Hershey?

The best way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to bus and line 322 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $11.96 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65.22 - $532.61 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Columbia to Hershey bus arrive?

Columbia to Hershey bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Baltimore & Greene station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Hershey?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Hershey is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Columbia to Hershey.

Where can I stay near Hershey?

There are 204+ hotels available in Hershey. Prices start at $42.68 per night.
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