There are 3 ways to get from Johns Island to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
5h 35m$118–221Drive 111.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johns Island to Columbiacar 111.3 mi
2h 8m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
9h 55m$30–56
Johns Island to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johns Island to Columbia is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Johns Island to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Johns Island to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Savannah Hwy / Main Road and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Citadel Mall, N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Johns Island station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Savannah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Johns Island and Columbia is 254 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Johns Island to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Johns Island to Columbia, including transfers.
Johns Island to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Johns Island to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johns Island to Columbia is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Johns Island, SC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Johns Island to Columbia Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Savannah Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Savannah Hwy / Main Road to Assembly Senate North via Citadel Mall, N. Charleston SuperStop on Cosgrove Ave, N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 9h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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More Questions & Answers
Johns Island to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Johns Island to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johns Island to Columbia is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Johns Island to Columbia.
There are 368+ hotels available in Columbia.







