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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE | 1729 Broad River Road | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:20 PM EST.
Compare 2 ways to go 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 $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Washington and Columbia?
Stops in Washington
- A6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- B1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
- C663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
- D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA - E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA - F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
Stops in Columbia
- A
Columbia Bus Station
710-A Buckner Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 - B
McDonald's - Columbia
7400 Wilson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA - C
Flying J Travel Center
5901 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Compare bus companies
Based on 647 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $158
Wanda Coach Washington Columbia recent customer reviews
Bus was over hour and half late for pickup; bus was crowded & noisy; music playing loudly the whole trip, one passenger vaping on bus- bus driver seemed totally disinterested
Kathy R.
Terrible. He took me to New York instead of Columbia
Irfan D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC by bus
How far is Washington from Columbia?
The distance between Washington and Columbia is around 652 km (405 miles).
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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $145To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $145 to $145 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-11-21.
What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop travelled bus routes
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