There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia (CAE)plane ABQ - CAE
8h 20m$372–1,603Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane ABQ - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
10h 1m$201–733Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
40h 56m$322–607Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
2d 7h$846–1,724Drive 1,595.7 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Columbiacar 1,595.7 mi
25h 12m$292–421
Albuquerque to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Columbia is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 25h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $370 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Albuquerque and Columbia is 1472 miles. The road distance is 1605.1 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 40h 56m and costs $320 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Albuquerque to Columbia, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $370 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 40h 56m, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 40h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,900
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Columbia is 2h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 11:37 AM in Albuquerque and 1:37 PM in Columbia.
Albuquerque to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Columbia is 1605 miles. It takes approximately 25h 12m to drive from Albuquerque to Columbia.
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