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

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

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  1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane AVP - CAE
    5h 33m
    $134–601

  2. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    7h 14m
    $107–462

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    16h 55m
    $396–634

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Wilkes-Barre
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    19h 17m
    $128–192

  5. Drive  673.5 mi

    1. Drive from Scranton to Columbiacar car 673.5 mi
    11h 53m
    $123–178

  6. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    16h 57m
    $353–1,153

  7. Bus, train via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    18h 37m
    $313–533

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2682
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    19h 32m
    $332–524

Scranton to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Columbia (CAE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to Sumter Laurel South via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Chambers St, Warren St/Church St, East Broadway/Pike St, New York, NY, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 19h 17m.

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