What is the travel distance from Columbia to Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 405 miles (652 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbia to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Columbia to Washington start their journey at Columbia Bus Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Library of Congress, United States Botanic Garden, Arlington National Cemetery, National Gallery of Art and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bus Columbia to Washington from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbia to Washington on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	9h 30m	3:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	12h 30m	8:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Columbia to Washington on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	9h 30m	3:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	12h 30m	8:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:38 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Columbia to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

407 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $110	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $236	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Wanda Coach

2.5/5646 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbia and Washington?

Stops in Columbia

A - Columbia Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Columbia

C - Flying J Travel Center

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Columbia to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbia to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$100

11/14

$100

Today

$100

11/16

$100

11/17

$100

11/18

$100

11/19

No data

11/20

$100

The cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $100 for a bus ticket from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-16.