Travel optionsfrom Providence, RI to Columbia, SC
How to get from Providence, RI to Columbia, SC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to Columbia, SC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:38 AM17h42Providence, RI12:20 AMColumbia, SC$11111One-way1 transfer
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6:38 AM17h42Providence, RI12:20 AMColumbia, SC$11111One-way1 transfer
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6:38 AM17h42Providence, RI12:20 AMColumbia, SC$11111One-way1 transfer
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Compare train and flight for Providence, RI to Columbia, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Columbia, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $1111. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $1111, and a train costs an average of $1111.
Distance: 752 miles (1211 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$1111 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 22m Average total duration Fastest 17h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Columbia, SC:
A flight is $648 (€528) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Columbia, SC costing on average $1111 (€905).
Other travel options to Columbia, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 52m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Columbia, SC:
A flight is $648 (€528) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Columbia, SC costing on average $1111 (€905).
Other travel options to Columbia, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 52m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and Columbia, SC as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from T. F. Green International Airport and arrive in Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in Columbia Station, Columbia, SC.
- Buses mostly depart from Providence, Canal FS Smith and arrive in Elgin Bus Stop.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Columbia, SC by train.
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