Bus Tickets from San Antonio, US to Columbia, SC

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Next departures for San Antonio to Columbia on November 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Tornado Bus
Tornado I-35
ColumbiaCheapestFastest
Conexiones + Tornado Bus
Tornado I-35
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Tornado I-35
ColumbiaNo tags
Tornado Bus
Tornado I-35
ColumbiaNo tags
Tornado Bus
Tornado I-35
ColumbiaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Columbia

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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$274, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
1738 kmDistance
43kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceUS$274 - US$274Average Duration1d 1h
43kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceUS$378 - US$1,402Average Duration2d 16h
157kg CO₂e

Bus San Antonio, US to Columbia, SC: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$274
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance1738 km
Latest bus departure2:05pm

San Antonio to Columbia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - Columbia, SC

  1. How far is San Antonio from Columbia?

    It's about 1728 km (1071 miles) from San Antonio to Columbia.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Antonio to Columbia?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado I-35, in San Antonio, and end it at Columbia Bus Station, in Columbia.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of US$260

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

You can expect to pay from US$260 to US$260 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$260 which is on 2025-11-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Antonio and Columbia!

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Antonio to Columbia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Columbia, SC?

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You can also go to Columbia, SC by train

Train from San Antonio, US to Columbia, SC

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