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4488 km.
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Washington, United States of America → Columbia, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Washington to Columbia

Composite routes from Washington to Columbia

Cheapest
44 h 14 min
Car
4488 km.
from $246
Other
7 h 47 min
Train, Bus
338 km.
from $217.37
8 h 32 min
336 km.
from $117.78
5 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
337 km.
from $271.27
5 h 45 min
Train, Plane
337 km.
from $215.85

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$267.89

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.99–$255.14
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

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:
$21.69–$382.71

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:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.95–$70.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$56.13
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.48–$53.58
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.41–$82.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Columbia is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Columbia is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

How far is it from Washington to Columbia?

The distance between Washington and Columbia is 493 km. The road distance is 457 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Washington to Columbia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Washington to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Columbia is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Washington to Columbia.
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