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How to get fromAlexandria to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane AEX - CAE
    5h 38m
    $83–405

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    22h 27m
    $186–343

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    31h 27m
    $339–680

  4. Drive 764.8 mi

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Columbiacar car 764.8 mi
    13h 34m
    $140–202

  5. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane AEX - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    7h 37m
    $142–475

  6. Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    22h 41m
    $189–346

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Alexandria, LA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Columbia (CAE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alexandria to Sumter Laurel South via Boyce, LA, Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 22h 27m.

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