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How to get fromSilver Spring to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DCA - CAE
    4h 40m
    $91–558

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane IAD - CAE
    5h 13m
    $61–357

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    11h 51m
    $272–432

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    12h 18m
    $69–117

  5. Drive  484.3 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Columbiacar car 484.3 mi
    8h 14m
    $89–128

Silver Spring to Columbia by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 10h 37m.

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