There are 3 ways to get from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
5h 17m$71–155Drive 105.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbiacar 105.3 mi
1h 47m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
6h 41m$26–48
Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston Amtrak Station station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Charleston Bus Station and arriving at Assembly Senate North via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston Amtrak Station station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Savannah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Charleston Amtrak Station and Columbia is 241 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia, including transfers.
Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia Station via Savannah Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Assembly Senate North via Sumter Bus Stop and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 6h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia.
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