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How to Travel from

Columbia to Charleston

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$369.42
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$611.45
Plane from Columbia Regional Airport to University
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,401.25
Plane from Columbia Regional Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
9h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,401.25
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$955.39
Plane from Columbia to Greenville
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Greenville
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$636.93
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Coastal
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$394.90–$828.01
Plane from Columbia to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$955.39
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.64–$624.19

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$343.94
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$305.73
Plane from Columbia Regional Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,401.25
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$471.33
Plane from Columbia to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$560.50

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$509.54
Plane from Columbia Regional Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,210.17
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70
Plane from Columbia to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,146.47

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$433.11

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
10h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.15–$216.56
Train from Indianapolis to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.04–$152.86
Train from Jefferson City Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$178.34
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
13h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.87–$203.82
Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Cary
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$114.65
Train from Cary to Wilson
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$76.43
Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$114.65
Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
10h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$203.82
Train from Alexandria to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$165.60

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.31

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbia to St
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$114.65
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$89.17
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$254.77
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Tarboro
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$178.34

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Sumter to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$114.65
Bus from Columbia to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$108.28
Other from Columbia to Charleston,
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$56.05

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bowling Green to Lambert-St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$61.15

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Cambridge to Charleston,
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$54.78
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$82.80

The COMET

Phone:
+1 803-255-7100
Website:
catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.68

OATS Transit

Phone:
+1-888-875-6287
Website:
oatstransit.org
Bus from Columbia to Bowling
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.24

Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland

Website:
transitrta.com/
Bus from Little Patuxent Pkwy / Vantage Point Rd to Arundel
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$5.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Charleston is to drive which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Charleston is to bus and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Columbia to Charleston?

The distance between Columbia and Charleston is 792 km. The road distance is 906.9 km.

How do I travel from Columbia to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Charleston?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Columbia to Charleston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Columbia to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Charleston is 907 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Columbia to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1613+ hotels available in Charleston. Prices start at $49.26 per night.
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