There are 3 ways to get from North Charleston to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 17m$72–162Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Charleston to Columbiacar 107.2 mi
1h 50m$20–29Bus
- 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
6h 41m$27–48
North Charleston to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Charleston to Columbia is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from North Charleston to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from North Charleston station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Charleston Bus Station and arriving at Assembly Senate North via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from North Charleston 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 17m.
The distance between North Charleston and Columbia is 241 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.
The best way to get from North Charleston to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from North Charleston to Columbia, including transfers.
North Charleston to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
North Charleston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Charleston to Columbia is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between North Charleston, SC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Columbia Station via Savannah Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Assembly Senate North via Sumter Bus Stop and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 6h 41m.
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
North Charleston to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
North Charleston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Charleston to Columbia is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from North Charleston to Columbia.
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