What is the cheapest way to get from Hershey to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Hershey to Columbia is to bus via Raleigh which costs $80 - $170 and takes 18h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hershey to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Hershey to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $320 - $2,000.

Is there a direct bus between Hershey and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Hershey to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Hershey Intermodal Center and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Harrisburg Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Mondawmin Metro Station, Baltimore, MD and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Hershey and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Hershey to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Columbia Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.

How far is it from Hershey to Columbia?

The distance between Hershey and Columbia is 531 miles. The road distance is 568.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hershey to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Hershey to Columbia without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 46m and costs $170 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Hershey to Columbia?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Hershey to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hershey to Columbia bus from?

Hershey to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hershey to Columbia train from?

Hershey to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.

Train, bus or fly from Hershey to Columbia?

The best way to get from Hershey to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $320 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 17h 41m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 17h 8m.

Where does the Hershey to Columbia bus arrive?

Hershey to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Hershey to Columbia train arrive?

Hershey to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Hershey to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Hershey to Columbia is 569 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Hershey to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 403+ hotels available in Columbia.

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There are 7 ways to get from Hershey to Columbia by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
best
1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Columbia (CAE)plane MDT - CAE
7h 40m
$324–1,906
Bus via Raleigh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
18h 19m
$83–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
16h 46m
$178–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
17h 41m
$93–140
Drive 565.6 mi
1. Drive from Hershey to Columbiacar 565.6 mi
10h 9m
$104–150
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane PHL - CAE
8h 42m
$256–1,377
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
17h 8m
$222–1,062

Hershey to Columbia by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 528 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Hershey, PA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hershey Intermodal Center to Sumter Laurel South via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, Mondawmin Metro Station, O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, Baltimore, MD, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 17h 41m.

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