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Compare train, bus, and flight for Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €132. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €132, and a flight costs an average of €296.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€211 Average price | €132 Average price Cheapest | €391 Average price |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $38 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $166 (€132).
A train is $244 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $372 (€296).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 12m.
Bus takes on average 19h 10m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Columbia, SC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Columbia Metropolitan Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Columbia Station, Columbia, SC and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with piedmont airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, The COMET to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
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