What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to South Carolina?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to South Carolina is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to South Carolina?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to South Carolina is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and South Carolina?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to South Carolina. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Broad St / Meeting St via Sumter Bus Stop, North Charleston Transit Center, Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave and Visitors Center on John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and South Carolina?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to South Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Savannah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Columbia to South Carolina?

The distance between Columbia and South Carolina is 249 miles. The road distance is 114.8 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to South Carolina without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to South Carolina without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to South Carolina?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Columbia to South Carolina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to South Carolina bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Columbia to South Carolina train from?

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

Train or bus from Columbia to South Carolina?

The best way to get from Columbia to South Carolina is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Columbia to South Carolina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Columbia to South Carolina train arrive?

Columbia to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to South Carolina?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to South Carolina is 115 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Columbia to South Carolina.

Where can I stay near South Carolina?

There are 1483+ hotels available in South Carolina.

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to South Carolina by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 29m
$103–200
Drive 114.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Charlestoncar 114.2 mi
1h 58m
$21–31
Bus
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 Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
8h 13m
$30–56

Columbia to South Carolina by bus

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and South Carolina, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Charleston via Savannah Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Broad St / Meeting St via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave, Transit Mall, and Visitors Center on John St in around 8h 13m.

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