Wanderu Logo
United States flag
  • Canada
$
Log in
chiku-desktop

Cheap bus tickets from Columbia to New York

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

chiku-mobile

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.

Best Travel Options

We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Chiku

Columbia to New York Bus Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Columbia to New York?

There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Columbia to New York.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
$120.00
Avg. Price
$200.22
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
2
Daily Trips
1
Duration
Duration
14h 0m
Duration
17h 10m

Bus from Columbia to New York: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Columbia to New York. Traveling by bus from Columbia to New York usually takes around 14 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Wanda Coach bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance603 mi (970 km)
Shortest duration13h 30m
Cheapest price$120.00
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceWanda Coach
Bus lines1

Wander into savings:
Get deals in your inbox!

Sign up to get the latest deals on bus & train tickets sent directly to you.

Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Columbia to New York

(Based on 52 ratings and reviews)

4.6

4.0

Ellen

November 6, 2025- Visiting family

Wanda Coach

Cons: Bathrooms should work. Tips: Bathrooms may not work, arrive early to secure single seat.

4.0

Geraldine

September 11, 2025- Visiting family

Wanda Coach

Pros: It was a straight run, not a lot of stops. Cons: If you could have phone charging ports, not all were working. Tips: N/A.

4.0

Christine

August 13, 2025- Solo travel

Wanda Coach

Pros: I didn’t have to drive. Cons: A little more time to get food and use restroom. Tips: Pack light. Pay close attention to what driver says when stopping.

5.0

Sue

July 7, 2025- Visiting family

Wanda Coach

Pros: Calm. Cons: Bathhroom. Tips: No.

5.0

Mary

June 18, 2025- Vacation

Wanda Coach

Pros: The best. Cons: Na. Tips: Good.

Price trends for buses from Columbia to New York

Average bus ticket prices from Columbia to New York by travel date

$120$80$40MarMar

Monthly avg. prices

$125$100$75$50$25AMJJASONDJFM

Prices as travel date approaches

$125$100$75$50$253020100

What bus companies travel from Columbia to New York?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Columbia to New York. Wanda Coach is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Wanda Coach214h 1m$120.00

  • Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown bus carriers in the U.S. The company offers 2 daily bus trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With bus ticket prices starting from $120 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred bus carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of Columbia and New York.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Columbia to New York

The bus takes an average of 14 hours to cover the 603 miles from Columbia to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to New York at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 5:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Columbia to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Columbia to New York. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Columbia, SC to New York, NY; ticket prices start at $114.00.

City Information

Columbia

Columbia, SC

Image credit: Brandon Dolley

Link to image attribution

As the capital city of South Carolina, Columbia offers plenty of historic attractions and exciting activities that will keep tourists of all ages satisfied. Sitting at the heart of the city is the South Carolina State Museum, which boasts the most impressive collection of permanent and changing exhibits in the state, as well as in the Southeast. One of the top highlights of the museum is its amazing planetarium that has a height of 55 feet. If you are traveling with kids, EdVenture should certainly be on your list. The museum’s prime attraction is a giant 10-year-old with his own fake digestive tracts and vertebrae, allowing kids to explore anatomy with ease. Nature lovers should not miss out on the chance to enjoy an outdoor day at Lake Murray, which features a vast range of activities such as boating, fishing, paddling, etc.

Columbia features an exciting food scene that is brimming with new talents. For an amazing lunch, The Gourmet Shop and their famous chicken salad will be a great choice. If you wish to enjoy a dinner with wine, Lula Drake is the place to be.

Columbia’s principal bus station is located 710-A Buckner Rd on the outskirts of the city. The main Amtrak train station is located on Pulaski St in the heart of downtown near the University of South Carolina campus. Columbia is served by Amtrak’s Silver Service line. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the main airport and it is located five miles southwest of the city.

New York

NYC-0NYC-1NYC-2

New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Columbia?

Main departure station: 1729 Broad River Rd

Most buses depart from the main station in Columbia.

All bus stations in Columbia:

  • 1729 Broad River Rd

Where does the bus arrive in New York?

Main arrival station: 103 Canal St

All buses from Columbia arrive at one main station in New York.

All bus stations in New York:

  • 103 Canal St

Get around town with Moovit

Find the best way to get to and from any station in New York by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now

From the Wanderu blog

Need a return trip from New York to Columbia?

Search Bus Tickets

Plan your next adventure

More buses from Columbia

Continue by bus from New York

Check out these popular routes

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.