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

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

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  1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BTR - CAE
    7h 15m
    $74–381

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    18h 51m
    $144–259

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station 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
    26h 21m
    $273–569

  4. Drive 730.6 mi

    1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Columbiacar car 730.6 mi
    11h 55m
    $134–193

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LFT - CAE
    7h 40m
    $96–420

  6. Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane MSY - CAE
    8h 40m
    $100–488

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 18h 51m.

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