There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Columbia by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
4h 1m$42–65Drive 92 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Columbiacar 92 mi
1h 36m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
8h 10m$113–238Bus via Sumter
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
5h 27m$18–32
Charlotte to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Columbia is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Charlotte and Columbia is 118 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Charlotte to Columbia, including transfers.
Charlotte to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Columbia is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Columbia Station via Cary in around 8h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Camden station.
Charlotte to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Columbia is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Charlotte to Columbia.
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