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How to get fromBuffalo to Columbiaby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BUF - CAE
    6h 20m
    $244–1,330

  2. Drive 745.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Columbiacar car 745.6 mi
    12h 44m
    $137–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    25h 55m
    $173–265

  4. Bus, train via Erie

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    26h 15m
    $295–622

  5. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane YTZ - CAE
    10h 52m
    $199–984

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 30m
    $311–763

Buffalo to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Sumter Laurel South via New York Midtown, New York City Chinatown, New York, NY, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 25h 55m.

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