There are 4 ways to get from Gastonia to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to 4th St & Mint Stbus 85x
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
5h 51m$44–69Drive 97.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gastonia to Columbiacar 97.1 mi
1h 50m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
10h 12m$117–254Bus via Sumter
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
7h 17m$20–36
Gastonia to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gastonia to Columbia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gastonia to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Gastonia to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Oakland St & Main Ave and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Gastonia station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Gastonia Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Gastonia and Columbia is 139 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Gastonia to Columbia, including transfers.
Gastonia to Columbia bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, depart from Oakland St & Main Ave station.
Gastonia to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Columbia is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Sumter Laurel South via 4th St & Mint St, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gastonia Station to Columbia Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Cary in around 10h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to 4th St & Mint St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Gastonia to Columbia bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, arrive at 4th St & Mint St station.
Gastonia to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gastonia to Columbia is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Gastonia to Columbia.
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