What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to El Paso?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to El Paso is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 25h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to El Paso?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to El Paso is to fly and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $600 - $2,800.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and El Paso?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to El Paso. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co via Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, Mobile Bus Station, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St and Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and El Paso?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to El Paso station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at El Paso Station via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Columbia to El Paso?

The distance between Columbia and El Paso is 1529 miles. The road distance is 1637.1 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to El Paso without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to El Paso without a car is to bus which takes 42h 44m and costs $300 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to El Paso?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Columbia to El Paso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to El Paso bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Columbia to El Paso train from?

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

Train or bus from Columbia to El Paso?

The best way to get from Columbia to El Paso is to bus which takes 42h 44m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can train via New Orleans, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Columbia to El Paso bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Columbia and El Paso?

El Paso is 2h behind Columbia. It is currently 3:13 AM in Columbia and 1:13 AM in El Paso.

Where does the Columbia to El Paso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia to El Paso?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to El Paso is 1637 miles. It takes approximately 25h 31m to drive from Columbia to El Paso.

How do I get a train ticket from Columbia to El Paso?

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Where can I stay near El Paso?

There are 427+ hotels available in El Paso.

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

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

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Fly from Columbia, bus
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane CAE - ELP
2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
8h 24m
$624–2,728
Drive 1,627.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to El Pasocar 1,627.6 mi
25h 31m
$297–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
5. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
42h 44m
$302–624
Train via New Orleans (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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to El Paso Stationtrain
2d 11h
$725–1,578
Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus
2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane AGS - ELP
3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
11h 25m
$344–1,312
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to El Paso Stationtrain
3d 6h
$1,007–2,134

Columbia to El Paso by train (Amtrak)

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2d 11hAverage Duration

$725Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,520.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Jacksonville, Mobile Bus Station, Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, and Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr in around 42h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to El Paso Station via Cary, Greensboro, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 11h.

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