How to Travel from

Lakeland to Columbia

by Rideshare or Car

United States of America Lakeland Columbia

Cheapest

By car (776 km)

8 h 1 min

776 km.

from $42

Other

Rideshare

8 h 1 min

776 km.

from $10.12

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:

spirit.com

Plane from Tampa to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 47m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.91–$343.94

Plane from Orlando to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 53m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$47.13–$318.46

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Tampa to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

4h 3m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$178.34–$828.01

Plane from Orlando to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

4h 11m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.82–$445.85

Plane from Tampa to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.08–$700.62

Plane from Orlando to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 51m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$305.73–$955.39

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Tampa to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

4h 2m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.60–$394.90

Plane from Orlando to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

3h 58m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.39–$318.46

Plane from Tampa to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

3h 44m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$369.42

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Tampa to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

6h 4m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$267.51–$891.70

Plane from Orlando to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

5h 47m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.82–$700.62

Frontier Airlines

Website:

flyfrontier.com/

Plane from Tampa to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 51m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$58.60–$535.02

Plane from Orlando to Charlotte

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$50.95–$292.99

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

10h 43m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$56.05–$203.82

Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$7.64–$76.43

Bus from Lakeland to Tampa

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Bus operators

Southeastern Stages

Phone:

+1 404-591-2750

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

southeasternstages.com

Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$33.12–$108.28

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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Columbia is to train which costs $47.83 - $173.91 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Columbia is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Columbia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station station and arriving at Columbia Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Columbia?

The distance between Lakeland and Columbia is 791 km. The road distance is 776.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $47.83 - $173.91 .

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

The train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Columbia Amtrak Station takes 10h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Columbia train from?

Lakeland to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Where does the Lakeland to Columbia train arrive?

Lakeland to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Columbia is 777 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Lakeland to Columbia.

How do I get a train ticket from Lakeland to Columbia?

Book your Lakeland to Columbia train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 341+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $49.37 per night.

Book in Columbia

Wingate by Wyndham - Columbia

3101 Wingate Ct, Columbia

Fine

8.8

The Broadway Columbia - a DoubleTree by Hilton

1111 E Broadway, Columbia

Great

9.1

Hampton Inn Columbia

3410 Clark Lane, Columbia

Great

9.1

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University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina (USC, SC, or Carolina) is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1801 as South Carolina College, It is the flagship of the University of South Carolina System and the largest university in the state by enrollment. Its main campus is on over 359 acres (145 ha) in downtown Columbia, close to the South Carolina State House. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities with Highest Research Activity". It houses the largest collection of Robert Burns and Scottish literature materials outside Scotland and the world's largest Ernest Hemingway collection.

Riverbanks Zoo

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia. It is operated by the Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District, a partnership of the city of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. It is overseen by the Riverbanks Park Commission, comprising two members each from the three governments and one at-large member.

South Carolina State House

The South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U. state of South Carolina, which includes the South Carolina General Assembly and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia near the corner of Gervais and Assembly Streets, the building also housed the Supreme Court until 1971.

Columbia

Columbia is the capital city of the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 136,632 at the 2020 census, it is the second-most populous city in South Carolina. The city serves as the county seat of Richland County, and a portion of the city extends into neighboring Lexington County. It is the center of the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 829,470 in 2020 and is the 7th-most populous urban center in the Deep South and the 72nd-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the nation. The name Columbia is a poetic term used for the United States, derived from the name of Christopher Columbus, who explored for the Spanish Crown. Columbia is often abbreviated as Cola, leading to its nickname as "Soda City".

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Two ways to Travel from Lakeland to Columbia

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Bus operators

Southeastern Stages

Questions and Answers

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