There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Columbia (CAE)plane CRW - CAE
4h 51m$75–417Drive 354.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Columbiacar 354.3 mi
6h$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
10h 11m$81–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
21h 12m$265–561
Charleston to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Columbia is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Charleston, WV and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
The distance between Charleston and Columbia is 322 miles. The road distance is 356.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Charleston to Columbia, including transfers.
Charleston to Columbia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston, WV station.
Charleston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 11m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 21h 12m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston, WV to Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 10h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Yeager Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Columbia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Charleston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Columbia is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Charleston to Columbia.
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