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How to get fromAtlanta to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ATL - CAE
    3h 37m
    $124–854

  2. Drive 211.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlanta to Columbiacar car 211.5 mi
    3h 30m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus bus Ses 975 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    7h 21m
    $70–118

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train
    14h 47m
    $194–407

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane ATL - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    5h 49m
    $108–404

  6. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    8h 41m
    $71–123

Atlanta to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta to Sumter Laurel South via Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 7h 21m.

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