There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 45m$158–243Drive 288.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Jacksonvillecar 288.5 mi
4h 44m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Greyhound US0644S
9h 46m$58–90Drive, fly
- Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane CHS - MIA
4h 4m$503–1,031
Columbia to Florida by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Florida is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Florida is to drive and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Florida. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Sumter Bus Stop and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Columbia and Florida is 292 miles. The road distance is 290.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Florida without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Columbia to Florida, including transfers.
Columbia to Florida bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Florida is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Florida, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Newnan St + Ashley St via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Miami International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Miami International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia to Florida bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Florida is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Columbia to Florida.
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