There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE)plane ATL - CAE
3h 39m$50–334Drive 211.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Columbiacar 211.5 mi
3h 30m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus Greyhound US0641S / ...
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
7h 24m$71–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
14h 47m$332–528Fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ATL - CHS
- Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar
4h 18m$82–452Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane ATL - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
5h 39m$104–404
Atlanta to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
The distance between Atlanta and Columbia is 211 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Atlanta to Columbia, including transfers.
Atlanta to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Columbia is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $45 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 24m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 14h 47m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Camden station.
Atlanta to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Columbia is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Atlanta to Columbia.
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