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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORF - CAE
    6h 42m
    $167–882

  2. Drive 389.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Columbiacar car 389.6 mi
    7h 6m
    $72–103

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    12h 5m
    $141–314

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    12h 37m
    $87–140

  5. Bus to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHF - CAE
    9h 23m
    $145–822

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    13h 10m
    $98–204

Virginia Beach to Columbia by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Columbia Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 12h 5m.

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