There are 4 ways to get from Johnstown to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Columbia (CAE)plane JST - CAE
8h 42m$176–919Drive 552.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnstown to Columbiacar 552.9 mi
9h 41m$101–146Bus
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
20h 51m$118–188Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
21h 51m$275–600
Johnstown to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstown to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Bus Stop 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 20h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstown station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
The distance between Johnstown and Columbia is 475 miles. The road distance is 556.2 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 20h 51m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Johnstown to Columbia, including transfers.
Johnstown to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Johnstown to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 20h 51m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 21h 51m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
United Airlines flies from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Columbia (CAE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Sumter Laurel South via 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 20h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $75–110
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstown to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Johnstown to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Columbia is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Johnstown to Columbia.
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