There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Charleston 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 Columbia (CAE) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane CAE - CRW
5h 6m$68–396Drive 354.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Charlestoncar 354.6 mi
6h 2m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WVbus
11h 18m$80–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
20h 31m$262–570
Columbia to Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Charleston is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Charleston, WV via Columbia, SC, Camden and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Charleston Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.
The distance between Columbia and Charleston is 322 miles. The road distance is 356.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Columbia to Charleston, including transfers.
Columbia to Charleston bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 18m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 20h 31m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Charleston, WV via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 11h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Charleston bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Columbia to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Charleston is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Columbia to Charleston.
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