There are 6 ways to get from Brown University to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Columbia (CAE)plane PVD - CAE
7h 9m$194–1,009Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
21h 24m$126–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
18h 17m$291–610Drive 879.5 mi
- Drive from Brown University to Columbiacar 879.5 mi
15h 38m$161–232Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane LGA - CAE
9h$270–1,875Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
24h 53m$153–328
Brown University to Columbia by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brown University to Columbia is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 21h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Brown University to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $190 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Brown University to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via New York Midtown, New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Brown University to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Columbia Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
The distance between Brown University and Columbia is 777 miles. The road distance is 884.6 miles.
The best way to get from Brown University to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs $290 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Brown University to Columbia, including transfers.
Brown University to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Brown University to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Brown University to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $190 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 18h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 21h 24m.
What companies run services between Brown University, RI, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Columbia (CAE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brown University to Columbia Station via Providence and Washington Union Station in around 18h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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More Questions & Answers
Brown University to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Brown University to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brown University to Columbia is 885 miles. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Brown University to Columbia.
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