There are 6 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Columbia (CAE)plane AVP - CAE
5h 25m$140–545Bus via Raleigh
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
20h 12m$103–229Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
17h 42m$236–1,061Bus
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
20h 3m$170–244Drive 656.4 mi
- Drive from Wilkes-Barre to Columbiacar 656.4 mi
11h 36m$120–173Bus, train via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
19h$232–1,112
Wilkes-Barre to Columbia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Wilkes-Barre and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via W 14 St/8 Av, New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Columbia is 613 miles. The road distance is 660.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 42m and costs $230 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia, including transfers.
Wilkes-Barre to Columbia bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Wilkes-Barre station.
The best way to get from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 20h 3m.
Wilkes-Barre to Columbia bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilkes-Barre to Columbia is 660 miles. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Wilkes-Barre to Columbia.
What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Columbia (CAE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilkes-Barre to Sumter Laurel South via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 14 St, W 14 St/8 Av, Essex St/Delancey St, New York, NY, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 20h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Martz Bus
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
Bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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