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

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHL - CAE
    4h 52m
    $80–466

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    13h 35m
    $301–1,063

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    18h 33m
    $119–175

  4. Drive  614.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Columbiacar car 614.1 mi
    10h 39m
    $113–162

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar car
    5h 12m
    $672–933

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    5h 46m
    $116–479

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LGA - CAE
    7h 19m
    $121–1,165

  8. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    20h 29m
    $109–179

Philadelphia to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Columbia Station via Washington Union Station in around 13h 35m.

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