There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Columbia (CAE)plane YTZ - CAE
5h 18m$74–388Bus
- Take the bus from Toronto to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2768a / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
27h 33m$173–255Bus, train
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain
31h 25m$262–750Drive 844 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Columbiacar 844 mi
14h 30m$194–279Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Columbia Stationtrain
31h 51m$306–828
Toronto to Columbia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Columbia is to bus which costs $170 - $260 and takes 27h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via New York Midtown, New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 51m.
The distance between Toronto and Columbia is 689 miles. The road distance is 848.9 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 27h 33m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Toronto to Columbia, including transfers.
Toronto to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Columbia train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 27h 33m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $850 and takes 31h 51m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Columbia, SC, USA?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Sumter Laurel South via New York Midtown, New York City Chinatown, New York, NY, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 27h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Toronto to Columbia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Columbia is 849 miles. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Toronto to Columbia.
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