There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Scranton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane CAE - AVP
5h 9m$112–462Train, bus
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
16h 40m$210–436Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to New York, NYbus Augusta
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus New York
19h 58m$128–240Drive 673.5 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Scrantoncar 673.5 mi
11h 54m$123–178Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CAE - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus
7h 45m$128–650Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
25h 4m$120–208
Columbia to Scranton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Scranton is to bus via Charlotte which costs $120 - $210 and takes 25h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Scranton is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Scranton via Columbia, SC and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
The distance between Columbia and Scranton is 610 miles. The road distance is 677.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Scranton without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $210 - $440.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Columbia to Scranton, including transfers.
Columbia to Scranton bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Scranton is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 58m.
Columbia to Scranton bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at New York, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Scranton is 677 miles. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Columbia to Scranton.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Scranton via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, New York, NY, East Broadway, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 19h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Columbia to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Columbia to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Columbia to Laguardia Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Columbia to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
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