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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to bus via Raleigh which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Hershey?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Hershey?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

How far is it from Columbia to Hershey?

The distance between Columbia and Hershey is 533 miles. The road distance is 568.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Hershey without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 46m and costs $170 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Columbia to Hershey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Hershey bus from?

Columbia to Hershey bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Hershey train from?

Columbia to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Hershey?

The best way to get from Columbia to Hershey is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Raleigh, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h 23m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Columbia to Hershey bus arrive?

Columbia to Hershey bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.

Where does the Columbia to Hershey train arrive?

Columbia to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Hershey?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Hershey is 569 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Columbia to Hershey.

Where can I stay near Hershey?

There are 197+ hotels available in Hershey.

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Hershey by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Harrisburg International Airport
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane CAE - MDT
7h 34m
$144–806
Bus via Raleigh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
17h 23m
$82–168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
16h 46m
$179–368
Drive 565.4 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Hersheycar 565.4 mi
10h 9m
$104–149
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CAE - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
8h 39m
$236–1,176
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
17h 26m
$232–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MDbus Augusta
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
17h 32m
$88–140

Columbia to Hershey by train and bus

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16h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 529.7 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 17h 23m.

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