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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 train, with an average ticket price of $305 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $305, while a flight costs an average of $667.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$305 Average price Cheapest | $667 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 15m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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 train is $362 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $667 (€558).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 15m.
Tickets start at around $305 (€256) compared to roughly $133 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-172.68 (€-144.53). The journey takes 15h 45m versus 9h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
F913285:37 PM1h50Douglas International Airport7:27 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
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- F913285:37 PM1h50Douglas International Airport7:27 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- F913285:37 PM1h50Douglas International Airport7:27 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 40 Floridian · 158 Northeast Regional4:22 AM15h40Columbia Station, Columbia, SC8:02 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2501One-way1 transfer
- F913849:29 AM2h01Douglas International Airport11:30 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
AA613212:44 PM1h54Columbia Metropolitan Airport2:38 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4801One-way0 transfers- AA58626:37 PM1h57Columbia Metropolitan Airport8:34 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $362 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $667 (€558).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 15m.
- Around 33 flights 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
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