There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Orlandotrain Floridian
10h 59m$140–286Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
13h 51m$70–134Drive 435.7 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Universal Studios Floridacar 435.7 mi
7h 13m$80–115Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Orlando (MCO)plane CAE - MCO
6h 57m$154–854
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St and N Garland Ave & W Amelia St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Orlando via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Columbia and Universal Studios Florida is 448 miles. The road distance is 438.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $900 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Orlando once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Universal Studios Florida 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, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- 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 Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida.
There are 1467+ hotels available in Universal Studios Florida.