There are 4 ways to get from Orlando to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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 Orlando to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
9h 21m$140–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
12h 41m$70–130Drive 428.3 mi
- Drive from Orlando to Columbiacar 428.3 mi
7h 3m$79–113Fly
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Columbia (CAE)plane MCO - CAE
6h 25m$154–854
Orlando to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Columbia is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Orlando and arriving at Columbia Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Orlando and Columbia is 435 miles. The road distance is 430.8 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $140 - $290.
The train from Orlando to Columbia Station takes 9h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
Orlando to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Orlando to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Columbia is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 12h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $900 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Orlando to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 12h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Orlando to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Orlando to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Orlando to Columbia via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Orlando to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Orlando to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Orlando to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Orlando to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Orlando to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- 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 Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Orlando to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Orlando to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Columbia is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Orlando to Columbia.
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