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How to get fromColumbia to Annistonby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane CAE - BHM
    2. Take the taxi from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Annistontaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $322–1,362

  2. Drive 300.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Annistoncar car 300.8 mi
    5h 1m
    $55–80

  3. 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 Annistonbus bus
    10h 43m
    $78–142

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Anniston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 19m
    $226–478

  5. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CAE - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Annistonbus bus
    5h 19m
    $138–930

Columbia to Anniston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Anniston, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Anniston via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Anniston Amtrak Station via Cary and Greensboro in around 18h 19m.

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