Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: 1729 Broad River Road
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Columbia

Bus
Average PriceUS$110 - US$110Average Duration9h 29m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$68 - US$288Average Duration10h 37m
59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Columbia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 9 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 29mAverage Duration
US$110Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$110
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 29m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:01am
Distance656 km

Washington to Columbia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Columbia, SC

  1. How far is Washington from Columbia?

    The distance between Washington and Columbia is around 652 km (405 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Columbia?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at Columbia Bus Station, in Columbia.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-16
US$100
07-17
US$100
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US$100
07-19
US$100
07-20
US$100
07-21
US$100
07-22
US$100
07-23
US$100
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Columbia was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of US$100

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington to Columbia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$100 to US$100 for a bus ticket from Washington to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$100 which is on 2025-07-19.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Columbia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington to Columbia?

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