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

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

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORF - CAE
    5h 7m
    $170–885

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    14h
    $62–119

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    10h 6m
    $137–306

  4. Drive 372.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Columbiacar car 372.7 mi
    6h 46m
    $68–99

  5. Line 961 bus to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dntc to Newport News Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHF - CAE
    8h 42m
    $136–806

Chesapeake to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Columbia Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 10h 6m.

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