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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Houston is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $400 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Houston station. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Sumter and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Houston?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Houston via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 21m.

How far is it from Columbia to Houston?

The distance between Columbia and Houston is 905 miles. The road distance is 1003.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Houston without a car is to bus via Sumter which takes 25h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Columbia to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Houston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Columbia to Houston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Houston?

The best way to get from Columbia to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $400 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Sumter, which costs and takes 25h 4m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 39h 21m.

Where does the Columbia to Houston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Columbia and Houston?

Houston is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 9:08 AM in Columbia and 8:08 AM in Houston.

Where does the Columbia to Houston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Houston is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 16h 21m to drive from Columbia to Houston.

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

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Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Houston.

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly Columbia to William P. Hobby Airport
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane CAE - HOU
6h 33m
$404–1,904
Drive 997.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Houstoncar 997.5 mi
16h 21m
$182–263
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
25h 4m
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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
39h 21m
$477–1,017
Fly Columbia to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane CAE - IAH
6h 44m
$234–1,106
Train to Savannah, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain
2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAV - HOU
7h 17m
$317–1,242
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
25h 7m
$186–358

Columbia (CAE) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

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Distance: 899.5 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Theater District Capitol WB via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 25h 4m.

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