There are 6 ways to get from Hattiesburg to Columbia by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly
best- Take the bus from Hattiesburg to Jacksonbus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane JAN - CAE
7h 57m$127–453Drive 586.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hattiesburg to Columbiacar 586.9 mi
9h 39m$108–155Bus
- Take the bus from Hattiesburg to Jacksonbus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
19h 18m$145–278Train, bus
- Take the train from Hattiesburg Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
22h 3m$250–502Train, train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hattiesburg Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Columbia (CAE)plane GPT - CAE
11h 28m$148–582Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hattiesburg Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
26h 23m$316–672
Hattiesburg to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hattiesburg to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Hattiesburg to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Hattiesburg to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Hattiesburg and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Jackson, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Hattiesburg station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Hattiesburg Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.
The distance between Hattiesburg and Columbia is 643 miles. The road distance is 590.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hattiesburg to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 19h 18m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Hattiesburg to Columbia, including transfers.
Hattiesburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hattiesburg station.
Hattiesburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hattiesburg Station.
The best way to get from Hattiesburg to Columbia is to bus which takes 19h 18m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 26h 23m.
What companies run services between Hattiesburg, MS, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hattiesburg to Sumter Laurel South via Hattiesburg, Jackson, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 19h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hattiesburg Station to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 26h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hattiesburg Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hattiesburg Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hattiesburg Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hattiesburg to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hattiesburg to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Hattiesburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jackson station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Hattiesburg. It is currently 2:40 AM in Hattiesburg and 3:40 AM in Columbia.
Hattiesburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hattiesburg to Columbia is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Hattiesburg to Columbia.
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