There are 6 ways to get from Jamaica to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane LGA - CAE
5h 27m$230–1,219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
17h 52m$100–149Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
15h 14m$235–499Drive 712.7 mi
- Drive from Jamaica to Columbiacar 712.7 mi
12h 31m$131–188Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane EWR - CAE
5h 36m$197–989Bus via Fayetteville
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
19h 24m$118–205
Jamaica to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Columbia is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 17h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $230 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Jamaica Av/146 St and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 1, New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Columbia Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
The distance between Jamaica and Columbia is 645 miles. The road distance is 716.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 15h 14m and costs $230 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Jamaica to Columbia, including transfers.
Jamaica to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from New York, NY station.
Jamaica to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $230 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 15h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 17h 52m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jamaica to Columbia Station via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 15h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Jamaica to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Columbia is 717 miles. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Jamaica to Columbia.
There are 368+ hotels available in Columbia.











