There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Summerville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
6h 51m$76–166Drive 92.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Summervillecar 92.9 mi
1h 34m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
7h 39m$28–56
Columbia to Summerville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Summerville is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Summerville is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Summerville via Sumter Bus Stop and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Summerville station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Savannah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Columbia and Summerville is 258 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Summerville without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Columbia to Summerville, including transfers.
Columbia to Summerville bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Summerville is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Columbia Station to Summerville via Savannah Station, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Charleston Bus Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Summerville via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, and Charleston Bus Station in around 7h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Summerville bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Summerville is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Columbia to Summerville.
There are 60+ hotels available in Summerville.