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

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

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  1. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BHM - CAE
    4h 41m
    $77–420

  2. Drive 356.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Birmingham to Columbiacar car 356.4 mi
    5h 54m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility 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
    10h 56m
    $87–153

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train
    20h 34m
    $233–508

  5. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Columbia

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane HSV - CAE
    5h 49m
    $78–425

  6. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane BHM - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    6h 46m
    $131–490

Birmingham to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Columbia (CAE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 10h 56m.

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