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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane CID - CAE
    6h 57m
    $424–2,104

  2. Drive 968.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Columbiacar car 968.7 mi
    17h 30m
    $177–256

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    32h 13m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    36h 36m

  5. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane CID - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    9h 20m
    $222–934

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Sumter Laurel South via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 32h 13m.

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