There are 5 ways to get from Valdosta to Columbia by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia
best- Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Columbia (CAE)plane VLD - CAE
4h 41m$145–867Drive 285.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valdosta to Columbiacar 285.7 mi
6h 9m$53–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Valdosta to Jacksonvillebus Greyhound US0648S
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
10h 4m$112–233Bus
- Take the bus from Valdosta to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
12h 36m$68–132Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
- Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane VLD - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
7h 4m$124–417
Valdosta to Columbia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valdosta to Columbia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Valdosta to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Valdosta to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Valdosta and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Valdosta and Columbia is 266 miles. The road distance is 287.3 miles.
The best way to get from Valdosta to Columbia without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 4m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Valdosta to Columbia, including transfers.
Valdosta to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Valdosta station.
The best way to get from Valdosta to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 36m.
Valdosta to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valdosta to Columbia is 287 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Valdosta to Columbia.
What companies run services between Valdosta, GA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta flies from Valdosta (VLD) to Columbia (CAE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valdosta to Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 12h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Valdosta to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Valdosta to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Valdosta to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Valdosta to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
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