There are 3 ways to get from Mount Pleasant 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 34m$110–212Drive 116.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Pleasant to Columbiacar 116.7 mi
2h 1m$22–31Bus
- 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 36m$32–58
Mount Pleasant to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Columbia is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Pleasant to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Houston Northcutt Blvd / Harbor Pointe Dr and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Mary St / Meeting St, N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Pleasant 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 34m.
The distance between Mount Pleasant and Columbia is 252 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Pleasant to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Mount Pleasant to Columbia, including transfers.
Mount Pleasant to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Mount Pleasant to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Pleasant to Columbia is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Mount Pleasant, SC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mount Pleasant to Columbia Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Savannah Station in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston Northcutt Blvd / Harbor Pointe Dr to Assembly Senate North via Mary St / Meeting St, N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 9h 36m.
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
Mount Pleasant to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Mount Pleasant to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Pleasant to Columbia is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Mount Pleasant to Columbia.
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