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How to get fromAtlanta to Columbiaby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to Columbia by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane ATL - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Columbiacar car
    5h 44m
    $92–432

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    12h 17m
    $164–265

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    14h 53m
    $252–457

  4. Drive 529.5 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Columbiacar car 529.5 mi
    9h 43m
    $97–140

  5. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ATL - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Columbiacar car
    6h 2m
    $156–274

  6. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ATL - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    9h 24m
    $196–590

  7. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ATL - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    9h 25m
    $314–712

  8. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ATL - FAY
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    8h 49m
    $200–580

  9. Bus, taxi via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    13h 54m
    $173–262

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Columbia, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Columbia. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), then drive to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Edenton Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Columbia.

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