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How to get fromColumbia to Carbondaleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane CAE - MWA
    6h 38m
    $242–1,042

  2. Drive 638.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Carbondalecar car 638.7 mi
    10h 52m
    $117–169

  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 Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    17h 34m
    $134–246

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    35h 53m
    $506–1,048

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CAE - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    8h 47m
    $260–1,354

Columbia to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Columbia (CAE) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 17h 34m.

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