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How to get fromColumbia to Detroitby car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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

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  1. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CHS - DTW
    5h 21m
    $572–1,830

  2. Fly from Columbia

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CAE - DTW
    6h 46m
    $94–554

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 53m
    $142–232

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    26h 51m
    $577–917

  5. Drive  699.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Detroitcar car 699.3 mi
    12h 32m
    $128–185

Columbia to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Detroit Bus Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 20h 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Detroit (DTW) hourly.

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