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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Birmingham is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Columbia, SC, Camden and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Birmingham via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.

How far is it from Columbia to Birmingham?

The distance between Columbia and Birmingham is 340 miles. The road distance is 358.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 11h 43m and costs $85 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Columbia to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Birmingham bus from?

Columbia to Birmingham bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Birmingham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Columbia to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 11h 43m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 20h 36m.

Where does the Columbia to Birmingham bus arrive?

Columbia to Birmingham bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Birmingham?

Birmingham is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 12:07 AM in Columbia and 11:07 PM in Birmingham.

Where does the Columbia to Birmingham train arrive?

Columbia to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Birmingham is 359 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Columbia to Birmingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 344+ hotels available in Birmingham.

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

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best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane CAE - BHM
4h 57m
$102–570
Drive 356.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Birminghamcar 356.5 mi
5h 55m
$66–94
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 Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus
11h 43m
$86–156
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Birminghamtrain
20h 36m
$231–504

Columbia to Birmingham by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 337.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Delta flies from Columbia (CAE) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 11h 43m.

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