There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Vanderbilt University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly from Columbia
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA)plane CAE - BNA
6h 5m$146–856Drive 442.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Vanderbilt Universitycar 442.7 mi
7h 31m$81–117Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
14h 15m$104–196Train to Savannah, fly
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain
- Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Nashville (BNA)plane SAV - BNA
6h 41m$173–645
Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Vanderbilt University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Vanderbilt University is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Vanderbilt University. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at West End Ave & 21St Ave S Wb via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb and Central 5Th Ave - Bay 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Columbia and Vanderbilt University is 372 miles. The road distance is 445.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Vanderbilt University without a car is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Columbia to Vanderbilt University, including transfers.
Columbia to Vanderbilt University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Vanderbilt University is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 15m.
Columbia to Vanderbilt University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Vanderbilt University is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 12:22 PM in Columbia and 11:22 AM in Vanderbilt University.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Vanderbilt University, TN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Vanderbilt University via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 5, and West End Ave & 21St Ave S Wb in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Nashville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Columbia to Nashville via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Columbia to Nashville via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Nashville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Nashville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Savannah to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Nashville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Nashville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Vanderbilt University is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Columbia to Vanderbilt University.
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