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

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

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  1. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane CHS - DHN
    5h 11m
    $65–349

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Dothanbus bus
    12h 59m
    $153–298

  3. Drive 365.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Columbiacar car 365.5 mi
    7h 59m
    $67–97

  4. Fly to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)plane plane CHS - ABY
    2. Drive from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) to Columbiacar car
    6h 49m
    $67–350

  5. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CHS - ECP
    2. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Columbiacar car
    6h 39m
    $79–379

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothanbus bus
    21h 11m
    $116–235

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

Delta flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Columbia via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, and Dothan in around 21h 11m.

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