There are 4 ways to get from Florida to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
7h 2m$152–243Drive 288.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to Columbiacar 288.7 mi
4h 44m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
9h 47m$59–90Fly
- Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Columbia (CAE)plane TLH - CAE
4h 44m$81–380
Florida to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Columbia is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Columbia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Florida and Columbia is 292 miles. The road distance is 290.4 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Florida to Columbia, including transfers.
Florida to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Columbia is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $380 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Assembly Senate North via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tallahassee to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Tallahassee to Columbia via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Tallahassee to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tallahassee to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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Booking & Getting There
Florida to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Florida to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Columbia is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Florida to Columbia.
There are 427+ hotels available in Columbia.