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How to get fromCharlotte to Columbiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CLT - COU
    3h 57m
    $142–547

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    21h 20m
    $138–269

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    20h 59m
    $142–264

  4. Drive 832.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Columbiacar car 832.1 mi
    14h 17m
    $152–220

  5. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    24h 30m
    $166–375

Charlotte to Columbia by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbia via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 59m.

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