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10 h 39 min
985 km.
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Six ways to Travel from State College to Columbia

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Cheapest
By car (985 km)
10 h 39 min
985 km.
from $54
Other
Rideshare
10 h 39 min
985 km.
from $12.85
Bus
17 h 10 min
804 km.
from $195.74
Bus, Train (Bus)
18 h 20 min
804 km.
from $223.20
Plane
6 h 25 min
805 km.
from $215.08
Bus, Train (Bus)
22 h 45 min
804 km.
from $170.33

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Penn State University Park Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,084.33

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Penn State University Park Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,084.33

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Website:
contouraviation.com/
Plane from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$255.14

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
10h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.68–$204.11
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$293.41

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.79–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.82–$484.76

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$89.30
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.12–$82.92
Bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$108.43

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Florence
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$140.33

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Email:
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$45.92

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$82.92

Wonder Bus Inc

Website:
gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Bus from Florence, SC to Columbia,
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$15.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Columbia is to bus which costs $54.35 - $282.61 and takes 17h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from State College to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $260.87 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between State College and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Florence, SC and Dutch Square @ Broad River SuperStop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from State College to Columbia?

The distance between State College and Columbia is 845 km. The road distance is 985.9 km.

How do I travel from State College to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $54.35 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from State College to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from State College to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Columbia bus from?

State College to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.

Bus or fly from State College to Columbia?

The best way to get from State College to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $260.87 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $282.61 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the State College to Columbia bus arrive?

State College to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from State College to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Columbia is 986 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from State College to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 319+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $50.95 per night.
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