There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Gastonia by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Avebus 85x
6h 44m$42–68Drive 97.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Gastoniacar 97.2 mi
1h 51m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
9h 27m$119–253Bus via Sumter
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Avebus 85x
6h 55m$18–36
Columbia to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Gastonia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Gastonia is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Oakland St & Main Ave via Columbia, SC, Camden and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Columbia and Gastonia is 139 miles. The road distance is 97.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Gastonia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Columbia to Gastonia, including transfers.
Columbia to Gastonia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Gastonia is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Oakland St & Main Ave via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and 4th St & Graham St in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Gastonia Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 9h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Gastonia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Columbia to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Gastonia is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Columbia to Gastonia.
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