What is the distance between New York City and Columbia?

The distance between New York City and Columbia is around 972 km (603 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Columbia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at New York Port Authority, in New York City, and end it at Columbia Bus Station, in Columbia.

Bus New York City to Columbia from $173 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Columbia on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	103 Canal St	13h 30m	11:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New York City to Columbia on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	103 Canal St	13h 30m	9:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	103 Canal St	13h 30m	11:30am	1729 Broad River Road	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Columbia on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	103 Canal St	13h 30m	9:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	103 Canal St	13h 30m	11:30am	1729 Broad River Road	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Columbia on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	103 Canal St	13h 30m	9:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	103 Canal St	13h 30m	11:30am	1729 Broad River Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:08 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Columbia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $188, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

972 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$188 - $188	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$168 - $972	Average Duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Wanda Coach

2.5/5647 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi1.7

Based on 647 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $188

Wanda Coach New York City Columbia recent customer reviews

Great driver

Latoria C.

May 19, 2025

Very good

Anthony C.

April 22, 2024

Great trip

Jovan W.

November 23, 2023

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in New York City and Columbia?

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Columbia

A - Columbia Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Columbia

C - Flying J Travel Center

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Columbia, SC by bus

What is the distance between New York City and Columbia?
The distance between New York City and Columbia is around 972 km (603 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Columbia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at New York Port Authority, in New York City, and end it at Columbia Bus Station, in Columbia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$173

11-18

$173

Today

$173

11-20

$173

11-21

$173

11-22

$173

11-23

$173

11-24

$173

The cheapest trip from New York City to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $173

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $173 to $173 for a bus ticket from New York City to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-11-20.