What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Cincinnati is to drive and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Cincinnati via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station and Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.

How far is it from Columbia to Cincinnati?

The distance between Columbia and Cincinnati is 435 miles. The road distance is 492.3 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 20h 3m and costs $160 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Columbia to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Cincinnati bus from?

Columbia to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Bus or fly from Columbia to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Columbia to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 20h 3m and costs $160 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $650 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Columbia to Cincinnati bus arrive?

Columbia to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Cincinnati is 492 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Columbia to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 673+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Columbia to Cincinnati - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Cincinnati by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Columbia to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car
2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Covington (CVG)plane GSP - CVG
4h 11m
$119–677
Drive 489.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Cincinnaticar 489.5 mi
9h 16m
$84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
20h 3m
$160–272
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
26h 38m
$490–750
Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar
2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Covington (CVG)plane CHS - CVG
4h 27m
$130–728
Fly from Columbia
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Covington (CVG)plane CAE - CVG
5h 44m
$98–604
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Oxfordbus Bsb 15
35h 57m
$607–966

Columbia to Cincinnati by train and bus

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26h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 432.4 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Cincinnati via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Cincinnati in around 20h 3m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Covington (CVG) hourly.

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