There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Cleveland 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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CAE - CLE
5h 52m$80–464Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cleveland, OHbus
18h 13m$112–206Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
22h 31m$250–650Drive 597.8 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Clevelandcar 597.8 mi
10h 15m$110–158
Columbia to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Cleveland is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Cleveland is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $75 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Cleveland, OH via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station and Charleston, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Columbia Station station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 31m.
The distance between Columbia and Cleveland is 541 miles. The road distance is 601.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Columbia to Cleveland, including transfers.
Columbia to Cleveland bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Cleveland is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $75 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 13m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 22h 31m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Cleveland, OH via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Charleston, WV in around 18h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Columbia to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Columbia to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Columbia to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia to Cleveland bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Columbia to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Cleveland is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Columbia to Cleveland.
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