There are 3 ways to get from Columbus to Laurel by car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Columbus to Tuscaloosa Stationcar
- Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to Laurel Stationtrain Crescent
4h 21m$56–126Drive 148 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Laurelcar 148 mi
2h 48m$27–39Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Columbus to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopcar
- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Meridian Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Meridian Union Station to Laurel Stationtrain
4h 55m$42–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Laurel is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Laurel is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Columbus and Laurel is 214 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Columbus to Laurel, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Laurel is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Columbus to Laurel.
There are 14+ hotels available in Laurel.
What companies run services between Columbus, MS, USA and Laurel, MS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Columbus to Laurel. However, you can drive to Tuscaloosa Station then take the train to Laurel Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbus to Laurel Station via Tuscaloosa Bus Stop, Meridian Bus Stop, and Meridian Union Station in around 4h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tuscaloosa Station to Laurel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meridian Union Station to Laurel Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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