There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Jacksonville 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 46m$92–189Bus
cheapest- 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
8h 49m$46–92Drive 288.5 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Jacksonvillecar 288.5 mi
4h 44m$53–77Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane CAE - JAX
6h 6m$142–854
Columbia to Jacksonville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Jacksonville is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Jacksonville via Sumter Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Columbia and Jacksonville is 292 miles. The road distance is 290.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Jacksonville without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Columbia to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Columbia to Jacksonville bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Jacksonville is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Jacksonville via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center and Sumter Bus Stop in around 8h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Columbia to Jacksonville via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Jacksonville via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Jacksonville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Jacksonville bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Jacksonville is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Columbia to Jacksonville.
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