There are 3 ways to get from Summerville to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
6h 52m$73–170Drive 92.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Summerville to Columbiacar 92.9 mi
1h 34m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
8h 16m$29–57
Summerville to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Summerville to Columbia is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Summerville to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Summerville to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Summerville and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Charleston Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Summerville station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Savannah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Summerville and Columbia is 258 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Summerville to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Summerville to Columbia, including transfers.
Summerville to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Summerville to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Summerville to Columbia is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Summerville to Columbia Station via Charleston Bus Station, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Savannah Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Summerville to Assembly Senate North via Charleston Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 8h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Savannah Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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More Questions & Answers
Summerville to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Summerville to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Savannah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Summerville to Columbia is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Summerville to Columbia.
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