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How to get fromColumbia to Chesterby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 56m
    $144–276

  2. Drive 357.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Chestercar car 357.5 mi
    6h 2m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus bus
    10h 13m
    $76–122

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CAE - RIC
    5h 14m
    $106–442

Columbia (CAE) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar132Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Chester, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Chester via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Colonial Heights in around 10h 13m.

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