There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia (CAE)plane CLT - CAE
2h 28m$42–332Drive 99.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE)car 99.1 mi
1h 48m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
5h 30m$44–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte to Columbia-CAE99.1 mi
1h 48mBus via Sumter
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus 44
6h 31m$20–34
Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Columbia Airport (CAE). However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport via Camden, Broad Marley South and Laurel Sumter East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Charlotte and Columbia Airport (CAE) is 97 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE), including transfers.
Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $40 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 30m.
Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Camden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE) is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Charlotte to Columbia Airport (CAE).
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Columbia Airport (CAE), USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia Metropolitan Airport via Camden, Columbia, SC, Broad Marley South, and Laurel Sumter East in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte to Columbia-CAE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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