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How to get fromColumbia to Alexandriaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Alexandria by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane CAE - AEX
    6h 35m
    $82–404

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    22h 59m
    $180–332

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    32h 20m
    $338–680

  4. Drive 765 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Alexandriacar car 765 mi
    13h 35m
    $140–202

Columbia (CAE) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Alexandria via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Boyce, LA in around 22h 59m.

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