What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Austin?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Austin is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Austin?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $310 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Austin. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Austin via Sumter, Atlanta Bus Station and Houston - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Austin?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Columbia to Austin?

The distance between Columbia and Austin is 1023 miles. The road distance is 1136.8 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Austin without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Austin without a car is to bus via Sumter which takes 29h 2m and costs $270 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Austin?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Columbia to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Austin bus from?

Columbia to Austin bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Austin train from?

Columbia to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Austin?

The best way to get from Columbia to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $310 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Sumter, which costs $270 - $430 and takes 29h 2m, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Columbia to Austin bus arrive?

Columbia to Austin bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Austin?

Austin is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 10:36 AM in Columbia and 9:36 AM in Austin.

Where does the Columbia to Austin train arrive?

Columbia to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Austin is 1137 miles. It takes approximately 19h 4m to drive from Columbia to Austin.

How do I get a train ticket from Columbia to Austin?

Book your Columbia to Austin train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1656+ hotels available in Austin.

Columbia to Austin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane CAE - AUS
6h 47m
$312–1,504
Drive 1,130.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Austincar 1,130.2 mi
19h 4m
$207–298
Bus via Sumter
1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter to Atlantabus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Houston - Downtown to Austinbus
29h 2m
$278–424
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
2d 11h
$804–1,630
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
29h 3m
$382–534
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas to UT Austinbus
31h 22m
$304–472

Columbia to Austin by bus, tram, and foot

7Weekly Services

29h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,017.4 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Austin via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, and Houston - Downtown in around 29h 2m.

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