There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Appleton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane CAE - ATW
5h 53m$96–440Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
30h 43m$192–356Train, bus
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
35h 2m$368–794Drive 952.9 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Appletoncar 952.9 mi
17h 37m$174–252Fly to Green Bay
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Green Bay (GRB)plane CAE - GRB
7h 34m$116–474
Columbia to Appleton by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Appleton is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Appleton Transit Center via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.
The distance between Columbia and Appleton is 833 miles. The road distance is 958.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 30h 43m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Columbia to Appleton, including transfers.
Columbia to Appleton bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $360 and takes 30h 43m.
Columbia to Appleton bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Appleton is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 1:40 AM in Columbia and 12:40 AM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Appleton Transit Center via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Columbia to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Appleton is 958 miles. It takes approximately 17h 37m to drive from Columbia to Appleton.
There are 66+ hotels available in Appleton.



