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How to get fromColumbia to Lake Cityby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Lake City by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0760S
    8h 51m
    $101–208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 49m
    $56–110

  3. Drive 341.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Lake Citycar car 341.5 mi
    5h 47m
    $63–90

  4. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane CAE - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 6m
    $152–872

  5. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CAE - GNV
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 37m
    $152–818

  6. Fly to Valdosta, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Valdosta (VLD)plane plane CAE - VLD
    2. Take the bus from Valdosta to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 51m
    $156–810

Columbia to Lake City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Lake City Bus Station via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, and Jacksonville in around 10h 49m.

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