How to Travel from

Maryland to Columbia

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Maryland Columbia

Cheapest

By car (868 km)

9 h 12 min

868 km.

from $47

Other

Rideshare

9 h 12 min

868 km.

from $11.32

Bus via Florence

12 h 46 min

712 km.

from $74.09

Train

12 h 21 min

712 km.

from $305.54

Bus, Plane (Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport)

6 h 40 min

712 km.

from $251.55

Bus, Plane (Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport)

6 h 38 min

712 km.

from $192.93

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

1h 42m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.34–$306.54

Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 42m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.73–$408.72

Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$204.36–$472.59

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

4h 3m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$153.27–$421.50

Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

4h 3m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.50–$383.18

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

1h 36m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.59–$459.82

Frontier Airlines

Website:

flyfrontier.com/

Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Thursday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$127.73–$357.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 39m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.50–$485.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.66–$76.64

Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

10h 37m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$58.75–$204.36

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.88–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$22.99–$395.95

Maryland Transit

Phone:

1-866-743-3682

Website:

mta.maryland.gov

Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.30–$11.50

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:

+1 202 466 3876

Website:

wmata.com

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

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.60–$7.02

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Florence

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$42.15–$140.50

Southeastern Stages

Phone:

+1 404-591-2750

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

southeasternstages.com

Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$33.21–$45.98

Wonder Bus Inc

Website:

gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/

Bus from Florence, SC to Columbia,

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$10.22–$15.33

Wanda Coach

Phone:

+1 646-630-7186

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

wandacoach.com

Bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia,

Ave. Duration:

10h 15m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$70.25–$114.95

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

The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Columbia is to bus via Florence which costs $47.83 - $141.30 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maryland to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Maryland and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Pratt St & Calvert St and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Baltimore, MD and Dutch Square @ Broad River SuperStop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Maryland and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Columbia Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct flight between Maryland and Columbia?

Yes, there are direct flights between Maryland and Columbia; these take 1h 41m and cost $103.26 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Maryland to Columbia?

The distance between Maryland and Columbia is 693 km. The road distance is 838.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Maryland to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 16m and costs $59.78 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Maryland to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maryland to Columbia bus from?

Maryland to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Baltimore, MD station.

Where do I catch the Maryland to Columbia train from?

Maryland to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Maryland to Columbia?

The best way to get from Maryland to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 12h 16m, you could also train, which costs $51.09 - $510.87 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Maryland to Columbia bus arrive?

Maryland to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.

Where does the Maryland to Columbia train arrive?

Maryland to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Maryland to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Columbia is 839 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Maryland to Columbia.

How do I get a train ticket from Maryland to Columbia?

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Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 319+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $50.95 per night.

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University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina (USC, SC, or Carolina) is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1801 as South Carolina College, It is the flagship of the University of South Carolina System and the largest university in the state by enrollment. Its main campus is on over 359 acres (145 ha) in downtown Columbia, close to the South Carolina State House. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities with Highest Research Activity". It houses the largest collection of Robert Burns and Scottish literature materials outside Scotland and the world's largest Ernest Hemingway collection.

Riverbanks Zoo

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia. It is operated by the Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District, a partnership of the city of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. It is overseen by the Riverbanks Park Commission, comprising two members each from the three governments and one at-large member.

South Carolina State House

The South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U. state of South Carolina, which includes the South Carolina General Assembly and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia near the corner of Gervais and Assembly Streets, the building also housed the Supreme Court until 1971.

Columbia

Columbia is the capital city of the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 136,632 at the 2020 census, it is the second-most populous city in South Carolina. The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. It is the center of the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 829,470 in 2020 and is the 7th-most populous urban center in the Deep South and the 72nd-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the nation. The name Columbia is a poetic term used for the United States, derived from the name of Christopher Columbus, who explored for the Spanish Crown. Columbia is often abbreviated as Cola, leading to its nickname as "Soda City".

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Six ways to Travel from Maryland to Columbia

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Acela

Maryland Transit

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Southeastern Stages

Wonder Bus Inc

Wanda Coach

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Maryland and Columbia?

Is there a direct train between Maryland and Columbia?

Is there a direct flight between Maryland and Columbia?

How far is it from Maryland to Columbia?

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

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

Where do I catch the Maryland to Columbia bus from?

Where do I catch the Maryland to Columbia train from?

Train, bus or fly from Maryland to Columbia?

Where does the Maryland to Columbia bus arrive?

Where does the Maryland to Columbia train arrive?

Can I drive from Maryland to Columbia?

How do I get a train ticket from Maryland to Columbia?

Where can I stay near Columbia?