There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to North Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 16m$74–161Drive 107.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to North Charlestoncar 107.7 mi
1h 51m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
6h 4m$26–52
Columbia to North Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to North Charleston is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to North Charleston is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to North Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Sumter Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to North Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Savannah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Columbia and North Charleston is 241 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to North Charleston without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Columbia to North Charleston, including transfers.
Columbia to North Charleston bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to North Charleston is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and North Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Columbia Station to Charleston Amtrak Station via Savannah Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Charleston Bus Station via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center and Sumter Bus Stop in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to North Charleston bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to North Charleston is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Columbia to North Charleston.
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