There are 4 ways to get from Liberty University to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Columbia (CAE)plane LYH - CAE
6h 8m$114–754Drive 289.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Liberty University to Columbiacar 289.5 mi
5h 11m$53–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
11h 30m$120–257Bus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
12h 6m$78–132
Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liberty University to Columbia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Liberty University to Columbia is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Liberty University to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Wards Rd./Montview Commons Shopping CTR. and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Liberty University to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg and arriving at Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Liberty University and Columbia is 271 miles. The road distance is 291.2 miles.
The best way to get from Liberty University to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Liberty University to Columbia, including transfers.
Liberty University to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Liberty University to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
The best way to get from Liberty University to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Liberty University, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Columbia (CAE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Liberty University to Columbia Station via Wards Rd./Montview Commons Shopping CTR., Bay 4, Lynchburg, Greensboro, and Cary in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Liberty University to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Liberty University to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liberty University to Columbia is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Liberty University to Columbia.
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