There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Columbia (CAE)plane ALB - CAE
8h 49m$118–608Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
20h 5m$272–602Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
21h 52m$122–180Drive 868.7 mi
- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Columbiacar 868.7 mi
15h 22m$159–229Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
25h 45m$144–258
Saratoga Springs to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Columbia is to bus which costs $120 - $180 and takes 21h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Church St and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Columbia is 773 miles. The road distance is 873.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 20h 5m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Saratoga Springs to Columbia, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Columbia bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Saratoga Springs to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 20h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 21h 52m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Ave & Broadway to Columbia Station via 256 Station Ln, Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 20h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Bus
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Capital Bus
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga Springs to Columbia bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Chinatown station.
Saratoga Springs to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Columbia is 874 miles. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Columbia.
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