How to get from Columbia to Charleston by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Columbia to Charleston in Brooklyn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 subway lines: take the 553 bus from Us-40 at Cumberland Rd station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 319 bus, then the Q subway and finally take the L subway from Union Sq - 14 St [4,5,6,6x,L,N,Q,R,W] station to Bedford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Bus - 319319
Subway - Q
Subway - L
Leaves from Us-40 at Cumberland Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Us-40 at Cumberland Rd
    ID 32342
    1.51 mi • 31 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Atlantic City Via Buena Atlantic City Cumberland Cc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
    ID 31064
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal
    ID 10186
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    New York Via Ocean Drive
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 31858
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Sq - 14 St [4,5,6,6x,L,N,Q,R,W]
    5 min
  • 10
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
  • 11
    Ride to subway station Bedford Av
    Ride to subway station
    Bedford Av
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 553, 319, A and L

To get from Columbia to Charleston in Brooklyn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 subway lines: take the 553 bus from Us-40 at Cumberland Rd station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 319 bus, then the A subway and finally take the L subway from 14 St station to Bedford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Bus - 319319
Subway - A
Subway - L
Leaves from Us-40 at Cumberland Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Us-40 at Cumberland Rd
    ID 32342
    1.51 mi • 31 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Atlantic City Via Buena Atlantic City Cumberland Cc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
    ID 31064
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal
    ID 10186
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    New York Via Ocean Drive
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 31858
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St
    4 min
  • 10
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
  • 11
    Ride to subway station Bedford Av
    Ride to subway station
    Bedford Av
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia to Charleston
The distance between Columbia, Brooklyn and Charleston, Brooklyn is approximately 163.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia to Charleston by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brooklyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Columbia

Columbia is located at Columbia, Brooklyn and the nearest public transit station is Wheat Rd At Us 40.

Bus stations close to Columbia:

  • Wheat Rd At Us 40
  • Wheat Rd At Lincoln Ave
  • Lincoln Ave At Wheat Rd#
Public transit stations close to Charleston, Brooklyn

Charleston is located at 174 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St.), Brooklyn and the nearest public transit station is Bedford Av/N 8 St.

Subway stations close to Charleston:

  • Bedford Av
  • Metropolitan Av [G,L]
  • Lorimer St [L,G]

Bus stations close to Charleston:

  • Bedford Av/N 8 St
  • Bedford Av/N 5 St
  • Driggs Av/N 6 St

Ferry stations close to Charleston:

  • North Williamsburg
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 553, 319, A and L

To get from Columbia to Charleston in Brooklyn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 subway lines: take the 553 bus from Us-40 at Cumberland Rd station to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 319 bus, then the A subway and finally take the L subway from 14 St station to Bedford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Bus - 319319
Subway - A
Subway - L
Leaves from Us-40 at Cumberland Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Us-40 at Cumberland Rd
    ID 32342
    1.51 mi • 31 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Atlantic City Via Buena Atlantic City Cumberland Cc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
    ID 31064
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal
    ID 10186
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    New York Via Ocean Drive
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 31858
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St
    4 min
  • 10
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
  • 11
    Ride to subway station Bedford Av
    Ride to subway station
    Bedford Av
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Charleston?

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line 319, Bus line Q, Bus line L.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbia to Charleston?

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line 319, Bus line A, Bus line L.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Charleston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia to Charleston?

    The 553 bus line goes from Us-40 at Cumberland Rd station near Columbia in Buena, Nj to Atlantic City Via Buena Atlantic City Cumberland Cc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines till Atlantic City Via Buena Atlantic City Cumberland Cc station near Charleston in Brooklyn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia to Charleston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Columbia in Buena, Nj and Charleston in Brooklyn by bus and subway is about 4 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia to get to Charleston?

    Get on the 553 bus from the Us-40 at Cumberland Rd stop near Columbia in Buena, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbia and Charleston?

    Get off the bus at the Atlantic City Via Buena Atlantic City Cumberland Cc station, which is closest to Charleston in Brooklyn.

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