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

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DCA - CAE
    4h 6m
    $234–1,404

  2. Drive 389.6 mi

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    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 6m
    $140–314

  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 16m
    $85–139

  5. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane IAD - CAE
    4h 32m
    $144–855

  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
    $98–199

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Columbia Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 12h 6m.

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