The average bus between State College and Columbia takes 36h 43m and the fastest bus takes 33h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from State College to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between State College and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from State College is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Columbia at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Pittsburgh Greyhound and take an average of 36h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


32h 30m • 2 changes
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39h 35m • 2 changes
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32h 30m • 2 changes
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39h 35m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


32h 30m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


39h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from State College to Columbia. However, there are services departing from State College station and arriving at Columbia station via Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 43m.
State College to Columbia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from State College, Pa station.
State College to Columbia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Columbia station.
Book your State College to Columbia bus tickets online with Megabus, Greyhound USA and Fullington Trailways.
The distance between State College and Columbia is 1,250.6 km. The road distance is 1,419 km.
You can take a bus from State College, Pa to Columbia via Pittsburgh Greyhound, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 40m.