There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Gulfport 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 Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane CAE - GPT
5h$188–1,022Drive 601.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Gulfportcar 601.6 mi
10h 3m$110–159Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Gulfportbus
15h 51m$148–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
31h 2m$376–823Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus
19h 57m$132–248
Columbia to Gulfport by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Gulfport is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Gulfport is to fly which takes 5h and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Gulfport. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Gulfport via Columbia, SC, Camden and Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Gulfport. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Gulfport Amtrak Sta via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.
The distance between Columbia and Gulfport is 542 miles. The road distance is 605.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Gulfport without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 15h 51m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Columbia to Gulfport, including transfers.
Columbia to Gulfport bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Gulfport train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Gulfport is to fly which takes 5h and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 15h 51m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 31h 2m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Gulfport, MS, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Gulfport via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 15h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Gulfport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Gulfport bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Gulfport is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 12:51 AM in Columbia and 11:51 PM in Gulfport.
Columbia to Gulfport train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Gulfport is 605 miles. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Columbia to Gulfport.
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