What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $210 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Columbia?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Columbia is 625 miles. The road distance is 697.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 22h 41m and costs $140 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Columbia bus from?

Ann Arbor to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Columbia bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Columbia is 698 miles. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Ann Arbor to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Columbia?

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Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 371+ hotels available in Columbia.

Ann Arbor to Columbia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Columbia by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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Bus, fly to Columbia
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (CAE)plane DTW - CAE
6h 59m
$219–1,219
Drive 693.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Columbiacar 693.8 mi
12h 11m
$127–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
22h 41m
$147–277
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
27h 46m
$363–746
Bus, fly to Savannah, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Savannah (SAV)plane DTW - SAV
3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain
7h 41m
$207–807

Ann Arbor to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

27h 46mAverage Duration

$363Cheapest Price

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Distance: 621.6 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 22h 41m.

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