There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Richland by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane CAE - PSC
11h 29m$342–1,402Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 1h$1,013–2,245Drive 2,626.6 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Richlandcar 2,626.6 mi
42h 27m$480–693
Columbia to Richland by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Richland is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 42h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Richland is to fly which takes 11h 29m and costs $340 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Richland station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Pasco Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
The distance between Columbia and Richland is 2187 miles. The road distance is 2641.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Richland without a car is to train which takes 3 days 1h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Columbia to Richland, including transfers.
Columbia to Richland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Richland is to fly which takes 11h 29m and costs $340 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,300 and takes 3 days 1h.
Richland is 3h behind Columbia. It is currently 2:55 AM in Columbia and 11:55 PM in Richland.
Columbia to Richland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Richland, WA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Knight St Transit Center via Chicago Union Station, Pasco Amtrak Station, 1st Ave at Nixon St, and 22nd Ave Transit Center in around 3d 1h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Tri-Cities Airport via Atlanta, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Columbia to Tri-Cities Airport via Atlanta, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Columbia to Tri-Cities Airport via Charlotte, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Tri-Cities Airport via Atlanta, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Richland is 2642 miles. It takes approximately 42h 27m to drive from Columbia to Richland.
There are 53+ hotels available in Richland.