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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 $96. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 44m. 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 $96, and a train costs an average of $101.
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 train with prices starting from $116. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 51m. 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 train costs an average of $116, and a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$215 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 14m Average total duration Fastest 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$324 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
15h 21m Average total duration Fastest 14h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $215.
A bus is $375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 44m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
This is compared to other travel options from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $693.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
12:18 PM1h56Columbia, SC2:14 PMPhiladelphia, PA$4361One-way0 transfers
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- 12:18 PM1h56Columbia, SC2:14 PMPhiladelphia, PA$4361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:34 PM1h51Columbia, SC12:25 AMPhiladelphia, PA$4531One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:36 PM6h38Columbia, SC9:14 PMPhiladelphia, PA$4491One-way0 transfers- 6:53 PM1h57Columbia, SC8:50 PMPhiladelphia, PA$4931One-way0 transfers
- 11:18 AM1h56Columbia, SC1:14 PMPhiladelphia, PA$4961One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $215.
A bus is $375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 44m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Columbia, SC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Elgin Bus Stop and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
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