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How to get fromCarolina Beach to Columbiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Columbia by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ILM - CAE
    5h 8m
    $157–805

  2. Drive 209.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carolina Beach to Columbiacar car 209.3 mi
    4h 8m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    9h 21m
    $126–229

  4. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    10h 37m
    $60–105

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    13h 33m
    $71–127

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carolina Beach to Assembly Senate North via Monkey Junction, Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Fayetteville Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 10h 37m.

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