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How to get fromColumbia to Johnstownby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Johnstown by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane CAE - JST
    8h 19m
    $226–1,120

  2. Drive 552.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Johnstowncar car 552.5 mi
    9h 41m
    $101–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Baltimore, MDbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 1m
    $112–188

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    21h 50m
    $281–574

  5. Fly to Altoona–Blair County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane plane CAE - AOO
    2. Take the taxi from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Johnstowntaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $326–1,222

Columbia to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Johnstown Bus Stop via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Baltimore, MD, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, Lombard St & Greene St, GREENE ST & LOMBARD ST ns sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 21h 1m.

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