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How to get fromColumbia to Virginia Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Virginia Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CAE - ORF
    5h 57m
    $156–832

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    13h 24m
    $70–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    12h 2m
    $149–306

  4. Drive 388.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Virginia Beachcar car 388.3 mi
    7h 7m
    $71–103

Columbia to Virginia Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Parks & 19Th via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 12h 2m.

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