With a population of 99,615, Columbia is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbia has to offer.
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When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbia departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m trip.
Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 265 miles. Columbia’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Columbia costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Luxury (Cadillac XT5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.