There are 5 ways to get from Hampton to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORF - CAE
5h 13m$190–908Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington & 34Th to Boundary & Armisteadbus 921
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
15h 21m$64–118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
12h 9m$149–312Drive 379.5 mi
- Drive from Hampton to Columbiacar 379.5 mi
7h 2m$70–100Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Columbia (CAE)plane PHF - CAE
7h 59m$136–806
Hampton to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hampton to Columbia is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hampton to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Hampton to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Hampton Transit Center and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Washington & 34Th, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hampton to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Columbia Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Hampton and Columbia is 370 miles. The road distance is 381.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hampton to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Hampton to Columbia, including transfers.
Hampton to Columbia bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), depart from Washington & 34Th station.
Hampton to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Hampton to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 12h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 15h 21m.
What companies run services between Hampton, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pembroke & Wine to Columbia Station via Dntc, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Washington & 34Th to Boundary & Armistead
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Hampton to Columbia bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), arrive at Boundary & Armistead station.
Hampton to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampton to Columbia is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Hampton to Columbia.
There are 405+ hotels available in Columbia.











