Jacksonville to Columbia by bus
Columbia lies 1,367 km (849 mi) north-west of Jacksonville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 1,667 km (1,036 mi) of road.
| Jacksonville | Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 129,330 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 65201–65218 |
Clocks in Columbia are 1 h behind Jacksonville right now, so a 24 h 46 min journey lands only 23 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Columbia from Jacksonville?
1,367 km (849 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jacksonville; by road roughly 1,667 km (1,036 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Columbia by bus?
About 24 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.