There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORF - CAE
5h 22m$127–435Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Columbia (CAE)plane PHF - CAE
6h 19m$54–324Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
12h 19m$143–312Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
15h 23m$63–119Drive 378.3 mi
- Drive from Newport News to Columbiacar 378.3 mi
7h$69–100
Newport News to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Columbia is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $120 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Columbia Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Newport News and Columbia is 379 miles. The road distance is 380.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Newport News to Columbia, including transfers.
Newport News to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $120 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 15h 23m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Columbia Station via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- 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
Newport News to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Newport News to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Columbia is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Newport News to Columbia.
There are 368+ hotels available in Columbia.