There are 5 ways to get from Suffolk to Columbia by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi to Norfolk International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORF - CAE
5h 30m$208–892Drive 352.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Columbiacar 352.6 mi
6h 18m$65–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
10h 33m$197–366Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
11h 44m$146–209Taxi to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)taxi
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Columbia (CAE)plane PHF - CAE
5h 48m$221–918
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Columbia is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Columbia is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Suffolk to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Columbia Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Suffolk and Columbia is 381 miles. The road distance is 354.6 miles.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $190 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Suffolk to Columbia, including transfers.
Suffolk to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Suffolk to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Columbia is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $190 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Suffolk, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Suffolk to Columbia Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suffolk to Sumter Laurel South via Norfolk, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Columbia via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- 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 Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $75–120
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More Questions & Answers
Suffolk to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Suffolk to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Columbia is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Suffolk to Columbia.
There are 380+ hotels available in Columbia.





