How to Travel from

Columbia to Alexandria

by Plane, Route or Car

United States of America Columbia Alexandria

Cheapest

By car (770 km)

7 h 56 min

770 km.

from $42

Fastest

Other

Taxi, Train

1 h 38 min

51 km.

from $331.89

Bus

12 h 30 min

642 km.

from $205.61

Bus, Plane (Fly Columbia to Washington Dulles International Airport)

4 h 17 min

641 km.

from $172.93

Bus, Plane (Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport)

5 h

641 km.

from $233.72

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Columbia to Ronald

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.02–$305.73

Plane from Columbia to Washington

Ave. Duration:

3h 53m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.60–$764.32

Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.39–$394.90

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Columbia to Ronald

Ave. Duration:

3h 59m

Frequency:

Saturday

Estimated price:

$165.60–$369.42

Plane from Columbia to Washington

Ave. Duration:

3h 44m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$178.34–$394.90

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Columbia to Washington

Ave. Duration:

1h 36m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.08–$420.37

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.37–$70.06

Train from Union Station to Alexandria

Ave. Duration:

15 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$4.20–$70.06

Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Alexandria

Ave. Duration:

10h 18m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$56.05–$203.82

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.56–$242.03

Train from Union Station to Alexandria

Ave. Duration:

18 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$14.01–$229.29

Amtrak Acela

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

24 min

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$21.66–$382.16

Maryland Transit

Phone:

1-866-743-3682

Website:

mta.maryland.gov

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.29–$10.19

Bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$2.31

Bus from Long Gate P&R to 7TH

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$2.31

Bus from COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb to CONSTITUTION

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$2.31

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:

+1 202 466 3876

Website:

wmata.com

Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Braddock

Ave. Duration:

24 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.18–$4.20

Train from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Braddock

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.80–$3.69

Virginia Railway Express

Phone:

+1 800-743-3873

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

vre.org

Train from Union Station to Alexandria

Ave. Duration:

23 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.97–$7.01

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Florence to Washington

Ave. Duration:

8h 16m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$38.22–$127.39

Southeastern Stages

Phone:

+1 404-591-2750

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

southeasternstages.com

Bus from Columbia to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$33.12–$108.28

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

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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Alexandria is to bus which costs $4.46 - $5.33 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Alexandria is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5.98 - $9.24 .

How far is it from Columbia to Alexandria?

The distance between Columbia and Alexandria is 58 km. The road distance is 56.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Alexandria without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 34m and costs $4.67 - $5.98 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Columbia to Alexandria, including transfers.

Can I drive from Columbia to Alexandria?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Alexandria is 56 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Columbia to Alexandria.

Where can I stay near Alexandria?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Alexandria. Prices start at $62.54 per night.

Book in Alexandria

Springhill Suites by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest

2950 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria

Fine

8.9

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria

2830 South Macarthur Drive, Alexandria

Great

9.4

Hilton Alexandria Old Town

1767 King St, Alexandria

Fine

8.7

All accommodation options in AlexandriaAll hotels

Arlington National Cemetery

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National Mall

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Washington Monument

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Six ways to Travel from Columbia to Alexandria

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Acela

Maryland Transit

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Virginia Railway Express

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Southeastern Stages

Wonder Bus Inc

Questions and Answers

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

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

How far is it from Columbia to Alexandria?

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

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

Can I drive from Columbia to Alexandria?

Where can I stay near Alexandria?