There are 3 ways to get from Tampa to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Tampa to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Columbia is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $180 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tampa and arriving at Columbia Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Tampa and Columbia is 442 miles. The road distance is 481.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Tampa to Columbia, including transfers.
Tampa to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 11h 22m.
Tampa to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Columbia is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Tampa to Columbia.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 11h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Tampa to Columbia via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Tampa to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tampa to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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