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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Columbia by plane, car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BUF - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar car
    5h 36m
    $105–489

  2. Fly to Columbia

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BUF - CAE
    6h 54m
    $69–364

  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 53m
    $166–243

  4. 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
    $481–913

  5. Drive  745.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Columbiacar car 745.6 mi
    12h 44m
    $128–185

Buffalo to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

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 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly.

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