There are 4 ways to get from Lynchburg to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
9h 45m$118–253Drive 294.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lynchburg to Columbiacar 294.5 mi
5h 17m$54–78Bus
- 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
10h 21m$80–128Fly
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Columbia (CAE)plane LYH - CAE
6h 27m$114–754
Lynchburg to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lynchburg to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg Transit Center and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lynchburg 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 9h 45m.
The distance between Lynchburg and Columbia is 381 miles. The road distance is 296.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Lynchburg to Columbia, including transfers.
Lynchburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Lynchburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 10h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Lynchburg, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Lynchburg to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 10h 21m.
- 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
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Lynchburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Lynchburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lynchburg to Columbia is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Lynchburg to Columbia.
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