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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Laurel is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Laurel is to drive which takes 9h 6m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Laurel?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Laurel station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Laurel Station via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Columbia to Laurel?

The distance between Columbia and Laurel is 755 miles. The road distance is 560.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Laurel without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 2m and costs $210 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Columbia to Laurel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Laurel train from?

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

What is the time difference between Columbia and Laurel?

Laurel is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 5:12 PM in Columbia and 4:12 PM in Laurel.

Where does the Columbia to Laurel train arrive?

Columbia to Laurel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Laurel?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Laurel is 561 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Columbia to Laurel.

How do I get a train ticket from Columbia to Laurel?

Book your Columbia to Laurel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Laurel?

There are 14+ hotels available in Laurel.

Columbia to Laurel - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Laurel by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane CAE - GPT
2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Laurel Stationtrain
11h 46m
$158–608
Drive 557.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Laurelcar 557.4 mi
9h 6m
$102–147
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonbus
4. Take the bus from Jackson to Hattiesburgbus
5. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg to Laureltaxi
20h 2m
$212–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Laurel Stationtrain
21h 35m
$232–490
Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, train
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane CAE - JAN
2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Laurel Stationtrain
14h 6m
$202–642
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Laurel Stationtrain
25h 5m
$303–658

Columbia to Laurel by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

25h 5mAverage Duration

$303Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.3 mi
Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Laurel, MS, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Laurel Station via Cary and Greensboro in around 25h 5m.

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