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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Athens by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Columbia to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane GSP - ATH
    17h 32m
    €315–933

  2. Fly from Columbia

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CAE - ATH
    16h 57m
    €290–910

  3. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CHS - ATH
    16h 3m
    €306–1,034

  4. Bus, bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CLT - ATH
    19h 1m
    €310–1,018

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,104 km
  • Duration: 17h 32m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Athens, Greece?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours.

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