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

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ROA - CAE
    6h 9m
    $116–756

  2. Drive 269.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Columbiacar car 269.7 mi
    5h 3m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train
    11h 59m
    $135–289

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    12h 35m
    $93–164

Roanoke to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Columbia Station via Lynchburg, Greensboro, and Cary in around 11h 59m.

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