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Bus Charlotte to Columbia: Trip Overview

Bus Charlotte to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33
Average bus trip duration1h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:15 AM
Latest bus departure1:35 PM

Charlotte to Columbia Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte - Columbia

You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. Both are practical and sustainable ways to travel to Columbia. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Charlotte to Columbia takes around 1h 35m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 1h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 86 miles (138 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 86 miles (138 km).

Most of the buses traveling from Charlotte to Columbia leave from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and arrive at Columbia Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $27 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Columbia from Charlotte.

The average bus ticket price from Charlotte to Columbia is $33. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $27 to $45, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Charlotte to Columbia. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 3h 10m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Columbia before making your way back to Charlotte.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Columbia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to Columbia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte to Columbia?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time1h 35mAvg Price$33Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time8h 11mAvg Price$95Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Charlotte and Columbia is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $33 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $27. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Columbia, choose the bus, as it will take you from Charlotte to Columbia in about 1h 35m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Charlotte by bus?

Bus from Columbia to Charlotte

You can also go to Columbia by train

Train from Charlotte to Columbia

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