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How to get fromLake City to Columbiaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake City to Columbia by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus Greyhound US0760S
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    8h 34m
    $100–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    11h 6m
    $56–109

  3. Drive 342 mi

    1. Drive from Lake City to Columbiacar car 342 mi
    5h 47m
    $63–91

  4. Bus to Valdosta, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Valdostabus bus
    2. Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane VLD - CAE
    6h 41m
    $154–887

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane JAX - CAE
    8h 13m
    $172–972

Lake City to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Lake City, FL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake City Bus Station to Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 11h 6m.

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