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183 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Charleston to Columbia

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Cheapest
By car (183 km)
1 h 57 min
183 km.
from $10
Other
Rideshare
1 h 57 min
183 km.
from $6.96
Bus (Bus)
25 h 23 min
1308 km.
from $294.17
Train, Taxi
38 h 38 min
1308 km.
from $649.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport)
8 h 31 min
1308 km.
from $223.40
Bus (Bus)
7 h 40 min
486 km.
from $163.41
Train
21 h 12 min
486 km.
from $248.11
Bus, Plane (Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport)
4 h 56 min
485 km.
from $325.73

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Charleston International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39
Plane from Charleston International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$573.24
Plane from Yeager Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39
Plane from Yeager Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.64–$624.19

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Charleston International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$318.46
Plane from Yeager Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$535.02

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Charleston International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$165.60
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
Train from Charleston to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$165.60
Train from Alexandria to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
10h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$203.82

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28
Bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Savannah
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$56.05
Bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$165.60

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Email:
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.54
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$45.86

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$82.80

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Columbia is to bus which costs $81.52 - $423.91 and takes 25h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $239.13 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Columbia via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Savannah Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.

How far is it from Charleston to Columbia?

The distance between Charleston and Columbia is 1319 km. The road distance is 1575.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 25h 23m and costs $81.52 - $423.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Charleston to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Columbia bus from?

Charleston to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charleston to Columbia?

The best way to get from Charleston to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $239.13 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $423.91 and takes 25h 23m. There are no good options to train between Charleston to Columbia.

Where does the Charleston to Columbia bus arrive?

Charleston to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Savannah Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Charleston and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 06:10 in Charleston and 05:10 in Columbia.

Can I drive from Charleston to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Columbia is 1576 km. It takes approximately 16h 24m to drive from Charleston to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 48+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $39.25 per night.
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