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

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

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  1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane CLE - CAE
    6h 25m
    $194–1,104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Charleston, WVbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    16h 41m
    $107–212

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h 31m
    $300–650

  4. Drive 597.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Columbiacar car 597.7 mi
    10h 15m
    $110–158

  5. Bus to Akron, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane CAK - CAE
    8h 37m
    $155–886

Cleveland to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland, OH to Sumter Laurel South via Charleston, WV, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 16h 41m.

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