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How to get fromCharleston to Columbia, SCby bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Columbia, SC by bus (Greyhound) or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    2. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus 44
    9h 34m
    $33–58

  2. Drive 116.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Columbia, SCcar car 116.5 mi
    1h 57m
    $22–31

  3. Bus via Camden

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    9h 45m
    $61–102

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Camdenbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    10h 5m
    $62–109

Charleston to Columbia, SC by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Charleston to Columbia, SC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Broad Marley North via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, and Sumter Laurel South in around 9h 34m.

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