There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Columbia (CAE)plane RNO - CAE
8h 32m$447–1,736Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane RNO - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
10h 54m$234–758Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
3d 2h$1,114–2,280Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus
3d 9h$567–1,023Drive 2,562.5 mi
- Drive from Reno to Columbiacar 2,562.5 mi
40h 56m$468–676
Reno to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Columbia is to fly and bus which costs $230 - $800 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $440 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
The distance between Reno and Columbia is 2179 miles. The road distance is 2577.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 3 days 2h and costs $1,100 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Reno to Columbia, including transfers.
Reno to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $440 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,100 - $2,300 and takes 3 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 9h.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Columbia (CAE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3d 2h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Salt Lake City, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Columbia is 3h ahead of Reno. It is currently 5:31 AM in Reno and 8:31 AM in Columbia.
Reno to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Columbia is 2577 miles. It takes approximately 40h 56m to drive from Reno to Columbia.
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