There are 7 ways to get from New York (State) to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane LGA - CAE
5h 21m$228–1,213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
15h 5m$100–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
15h 2m$233–493Drive 703.3 mi
- Drive from New York to Columbiacar 703.3 mi
12h 15m$129–186Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane EWR - CAE
5h 28m$195–983Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane PHL - CAE
6h 52m$248–1,908Bus via Fayetteville
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
18h 39m$118–205
New York (State) to Columbia by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Columbia is to bus which costs $100 - $140 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $220 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Columbia. However, there are services departing from New York, NY and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Columbia Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between New York (State) and Columbia is 640 miles. The road distance is 707.4 miles.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs $230 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from New York (State) to Columbia, including transfers.
New York (State) to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from New York, NY station.
New York (State) to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $220 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 15h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Christopher St-Stonewall to Columbia Station via 34 St-Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- 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 Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
New York (State) to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
New York (State) to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Columbia is 707 miles. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from New York (State) to Columbia.
There are 403+ hotels available in Columbia.











