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577 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Chester to Columbia

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Cheapest
By car (577 km)
5 h 58 min
577 km.
from $31
Other
Rideshare
5 h 58 min
577 km.
from $7.53
Train
4 h 24 min
214 km.
from $388.59
Bus
4 h 52 min
214 km.
from $71.48
Bus, Plane (Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
4 h
215 km.
from $286.30
Train, Bus
5 h 57 min
214 km.
from $170.37
Train via Dorsey MARC Station
6 h 49 min
214 km.
from $79.41
Bus via Broad + 9Th
7 h 1 min
214 km.
from $53.50
Bus, Plane (Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport)
4 h 31 min
215 km.
from $309.26

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Richmond International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$522.28

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$471.33

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$95.54

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$242.03
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$229.29
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.48–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$369.42

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$10.19
Train from Washington Union Station to DORSEY
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.17–$9.55
Bus from INDEPENDENCE AVE & 1ST ST SE eb to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.24
Bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.24
Bus from 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb to LITTLE
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.24
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.24

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.33–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Richmond to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.28–$95.54

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$54.78

Virginia Breeze

Phone:
+1-800-827-3490
Email:
Website:
virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Richmond to Washington
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$33.12

CoachRun

Phone:
+1 617-681-0820
Email:
Website:
coachrun.com/
Bus from Colonial Heights to Mobile
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.28–$33.12

Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland

Website:
transitrta.com/
Bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Little
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$5.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Columbia is to drive which costs $26.09 - $39.13 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

How far is it from Chester to Columbia?

The distance between Chester and Columbia is 308 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $81.52 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chester to Columbia, including transfers.

Train or bus from Chester to Columbia?

The best way to get from Chester to Columbia is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $81.52 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the time difference between Chester and Columbia?

It is currently 04:53 at both, Chester and Columbia.

Can I drive from Chester to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Columbia is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Chester to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 349+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $48.15 per night.
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