Columbia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Columbia
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.
Where to Eat in Columbia
If you’re looking for affordable options, Coho Grill (11130 Willow Bottom Drive) and Bertucci's - Columbia (9081 Snowden River Parkway) are great picks.
When to visit Columbia
How to Get to Columbia
Plane
When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Columbia from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 56m.
Train
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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 49m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 298 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Columbia takes 72 km and will cost you around $26. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 274 km. Columbia’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Columbia
Airlines serving Columbia
Where to stay in Columbia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South and Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive.
Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia
Most booked hotels in Columbia
Hiring a car in Columbia
Expect to pay $1.54 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.45 and $24.60. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.
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