There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Liberty University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
10h 47m$122–255Drive 289.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Liberty Universitycar 289.4 mi
5h 11m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
12h 14m$78–132Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane CAE - LYH
6h 54m$104–704
Columbia (CAE) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Liberty University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Liberty University is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Liberty University. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Wards Rd. via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station and Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Liberty University. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Lynchburg via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Columbia and Liberty University is 389 miles. The road distance is 291.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Liberty University without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Columbia to Liberty University, including transfers.
Columbia to Liberty University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Liberty University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Liberty University is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $750 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Liberty University, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Columbia Station to Liberty University via Cary, Greensboro, Lynchburg, Bay 4, and Wards Rd. in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Liberty University via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Bay 4, and Wards Rd. in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Columbia to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Liberty University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Columbia to Liberty University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Liberty University is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Columbia to Liberty University.
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