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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Erie is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $150 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Erie. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Erie, PA via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station and Columbus - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.

How far is it from Columbia to Erie?

The distance between Columbia and Erie is 585 miles. The road distance is 661.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 22h 28m and costs $110 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Columbia to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Erie bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Columbia to Erie?

The best way to get from Columbia to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 22h 28m.

Where does the Columbia to Erie bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Erie is 661 miles. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Columbia to Erie.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 66+ hotels available in Erie.

Columbia to Erie - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane CAE - ERI
6h 58m
$154–854
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus
4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Erie, PAbus
22h 28m
$112–234
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
23h 38m
$281–570
Drive 657.6 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Eriecar 657.6 mi
11h 9m
$120–174

Columbia to Erie by train and bus

7Weekly Services

23h 38mAverage Duration

$281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.5 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Erie, PA via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Columbus - Mound St in around 22h 28m.

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