There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Orlandotrain Floridian
10h 58m$242–370Fly from Columbia
cheapest- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Orlando (MCO)plane CAE - MCO
6h 47m$76–416Drive 435.7 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Universal Studios Floridacar 435.7 mi
7h 13m$80–115Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly
- Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Orlando (MCO)plane CHS - MCO
5h 5m$104–312
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is to drive and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $100 - $320.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Orlando via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Columbia and Universal Studios Florida is 448 miles. The road distance is 438.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $240 - $370.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $240 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $420 and takes 6h 47m.
Columbia to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Universal Studios Florida is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Columbia to Universal Studios Florida.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Orlando once daily. Tickets cost $240–370 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Orlando (MCO) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Columbia to Orlando via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
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