Rome2Rio

How to get fromColumbia to Pennsylvaniaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

Find Transport to Pennsylvania

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Pennsylvania by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CAE - PHL
    4h 8m
    $204–1,104

  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 Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 24m
    $98–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    12h 55m
    $204–425

  4. Drive 611.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Philadelphiacar car 611.4 mi
    10h 41m
    $112–162

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CAE - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $248–1,810

Columbia to Pennsylvania by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Columbia to Pennsylvania.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 540 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Pennsylvania, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to 15th St/City Hall via Washington Union Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 12h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers