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Ten ways to Travel from Baltimore to Columbia

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Cheapest
By car (838 km)
8 h 46 min
838 km.
from $46
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Plane to Columbia
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Other
Rideshare
8 h 46 min
838 km.
from $10.93
Bus
24 h 50 min
1353 km.
from $312.62
Train, Taxi
29 h
1352 km.
from $672.91
Train, Plane (Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
7 h 12 min
1355 km.
from $627.58
Bus, Plane
8 h 36 min
1355 km.
from $255.50
Train, Plane (Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
9 h 7 min
1355 km.
from $294.16
Train, bus via Washington
29 h 26 min
1354 km.
from $252.91
Train, Bus
35 h 12 min
1353 km.
from $370.79

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$343.94

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$369.42
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$356.68

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.85

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:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$140.12
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
25h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

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:
$17.83–$242.03

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:
$22.93–$394.90

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:
$2.29–$11.46

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
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 Harrisburg Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.16
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Columbia is to drive which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 15h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Columbia via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Columbia?

The distance between Baltimore and Columbia is 1379 km. The road distance is 1522 km.

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

The best way to get from Baltimore to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 24h 50m and costs $65.22 - $489.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Baltimore to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Columbia bus from?

Baltimore to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Baltimore to Columbia?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $489.13 and takes 24h 50m.

Where does the Baltimore to Columbia bus arrive?

Baltimore to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Baltimore and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h behind Baltimore. It is currently 09:28 in Baltimore and 08:28 in Columbia.

Can I drive from Baltimore to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Columbia is 1522 km. It takes approximately 15h 52m to drive from Baltimore to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Baltimore to Columbia?

Book your Baltimore to Columbia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 48+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $39.25 per night.
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