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How to get fromPaterson to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Paterson to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    5h 33m
    $194–939

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    18h 18m
    $109–177

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 47m
    $228–498

  4. Drive 708.1 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Columbiacar car 708.1 mi
    12h 20m
    $130–187

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LGA - CAE
    6h 35m
    $225–1,240

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHL - CAE
    7h 6m
    $248–1,926

  7. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    21h 55m
    $127–264

Paterson to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Main St At Market St to Columbia Station via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 15h 47m.

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