Find coaches from Albany, NY to Columbia, SC

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Next departures from Albany to Columbia on 5 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Adirondack Trailways
Albany Terminal
ColumbiaNo tags
Adirondack Trailways
1400 Washington Ave.
ColumbiaNo tags
Adirondack Trailways
Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)
ColumbiaNo tags
Adirondack Trailways
Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)
ColumbiaNo tags
Adirondack Trailways
ALB Airport
ColumbiaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Columbia

Bus
Average priceUS$539 - US$539Average duration1d 22h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$210 - US$255Average duration18h 46m
105kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Albany to Columbia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 18 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just US$210, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
18h 46mAverage duration
US$210Cheapest ticket
105kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Columbia, SC: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$539
Average bus trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure08:40
Distance711 miles
Latest bus departure16:00

Albany to Columbia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany, NY - Columbia, SC

  1. How far is Columbia from Albany by coach?

    The distance between Albany and Columbia by coach is approximately 715 miles (1153 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Albany to Columbia without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Albany to Columbia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Albany to Columbia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Albany to Columbia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Albany to Columbia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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You can also go to Columbia, SC by train

Train from Albany, NY to Columbia, SC

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