Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew York to Columbia, SCby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

Find Transport to Columbia, SC

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from New York to Columbia, SC by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    5h 58m
    $96–443

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    14h 21m
    $95–140

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    16h 50m
    $384–585

  4. Drive  703.9 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Columbia, SCcar car 703.9 mi
    12h 16m
    $129–186

  5. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Columbia, line 801 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LGA - CAE
    4. Take the bus from Sumter Laurel South to Broad Marley Northbus bus
    6h 13m
    $100–565

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHL - CAE
    7h 18m
    $102–1,064

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    8h 27m
    $357–696

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane JFK - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    8h 28m
    $144–585

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    8h 45m
    $181–678

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from New York to Columbia, SC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 631.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 14h 21m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There