What is the cheapest way to get from West Chester to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Chester to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from West Chester to Columbia is to line 104 bus and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $230 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between West Chester and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Assembly Gervais North via Philadelphia Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

Is there a direct train between West Chester and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from West Chester to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from 69th St Transit Center and arriving at Columbia Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from West Chester to Columbia?

The distance between West Chester and Columbia is 568 miles. The road distance is 601.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Chester to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from West Chester to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs $190 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from West Chester to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from West Chester to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Chester to Columbia bus from?

West Chester to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the West Chester to Columbia train from?

West Chester to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from West Chester to Columbia?

The best way to get from West Chester to Columbia is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 23h 15m.

Where does the West Chester to Columbia bus arrive?

West Chester to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Where does the West Chester to Columbia train arrive?

West Chester to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from West Chester to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Columbia is 602 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from West Chester to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 403+ hotels available in Columbia.

West Chester to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, line 104 bus, and plane

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

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Line 104 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane PHL - CAE
6h 21m
$231–1,311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
23h 15m
$108–208
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
15h 8m
$196–996
Drive 598.1 mi
1. Drive from West Chester to Columbiacar 598.1 mi
10h 29m
$110–158
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane DCA - CAE
7h 57m
$272–2,065
Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane IAD - CAE
8h 31m
$182–1,514

West Chester to Columbia by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 565.1 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Columbia Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Assembly Gervais North via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 23h 15m.

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