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How to get fromGainesville to Columbiaby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Columbia by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    8h 59m
    $102–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    11h 31m
    $58–111

  3. Drive 352.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Columbiacar car 352.6 mi
    6h 1m
    $65–93

  4. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane GNV - CAE
    5h 56m
    $154–904

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane JAX - CAE
    8h 38m
    $174–974

Gainesville to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbia (CAE) every 3 hours.

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