What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 7m and costs $310 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Punta Gorda?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Punta Gorda. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Port Charlotte via Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and Orlando, FL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.

How far is it from Columbia to Punta Gorda?

The distance between Columbia and Punta Gorda is 565 miles. The road distance is 562.9 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Punta Gorda without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda without a car is to train and Amtrak Thruway which takes 16h 4m and costs $210 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Punta Gorda bus from?

Columbia to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.

Where does the Columbia to Punta Gorda bus arrive?

Columbia to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Punta Gorda?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Punta Gorda is 563 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Columbia to Punta Gorda.

Where can I stay near Punta Gorda?

There are 642+ hotels available in Punta Gorda.

Columbia to Punta Gorda - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Punta Gorda by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Fly to Ft. Myers, taxi
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane CAE - RSW
2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Punta Gordataxi
6h 7m
$312–1,152
Drive 559.6 mi
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1. Drive from Columbia to Punta Gordacar 559.6 mi
9h 44m
$103–148
Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Port Charlottebus
16h 4m
$219–413
Bus, Amtrak Thruway
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 Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Port Charlottebus
19h 51m
$150–252
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Amtrak Thruway
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CAE - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
9h 1m
$250–1,244

Columbia (CAE) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 561.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Punta Gorda via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, Orlando Bus Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, Orlando, FL, and Port Charlotte in around 19h 51m.

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