Transportation

Residents of the Columbia area will tell you one of the greatest benefits of living in the Midlands–location, location, location. The area, known as the Columbia Riverbanks Region, is at the center of the Eastern seaboard, which makes transportation both efficient and economical. Whether you’re traveling to the  mountains in the Upstate, the sunny beaches along the Grand Strand, or the historic sites in the Lowcountry, all of South Carolina is accessible within a three-hour drive.  Three interstate highways (I-20, I-26, I-77) crisscross the region, with two other major interstates (I-85 and I-95) within an hour’s drive. In addition, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers service from major airlines and motor freight carriers.  Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines provide additional transportation.