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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Paterson is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Paterson is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Columbia, SC and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Paterson station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

How far is it from Columbia to Paterson?

The distance between Columbia and Paterson is 656 miles. The road distance is 708.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs $230 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Columbia to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Paterson bus from?

Columbia to Paterson bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Paterson train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Paterson?

The best way to get from Columbia to Paterson is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs $230 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 17h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Columbia to Paterson bus arrive?

Columbia to Paterson bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at New York, NY station.

Where does the Columbia to Paterson train arrive?

Columbia to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Paterson is 709 miles. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Columbia to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2658+ hotels available in Paterson.

Columbia to Paterson - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Paterson by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CAE - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
5h 25m
$228–1,228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to New York, NYbus Augusta
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
17h 30m
$108–172
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
15h 17m
$232–492
Drive 704.5 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Patersoncar 704.5 mi
12h 20m
$129–186
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CAE - EWR
5h 7m
$152–738
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CAE - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h 33m
$236–1,826
Bus via Charlotte
1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
20h 13m
$126–262

Columbia to Paterson by train and bus (Amtrak)

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15h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Main St At Market St via Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 15h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Market St At City Hall via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, New York, NY, Canal St, 34 St-Herald Sq, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 17h 30m.

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