What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Long Beach is to bus which costs $410 - $800 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Long Beach is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $550 - $2,200.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Columbia to Long Beach?

The distance between Columbia and Long Beach is 2141 miles. The road distance is 2400.9 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Long Beach without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $410 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Columbia to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Long Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Columbia to Long Beach train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Long Beach?

The best way to get from Columbia to Long Beach is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $550 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $800 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $2,400 and takes 3 days 3h.

Where does the Columbia to Long Beach bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Columbia and Long Beach?

Long Beach is 3h behind Columbia. It is currently 2:30 PM in Columbia and 11:30 AM in Long Beach.

Where does the Columbia to Long Beach train arrive?

Columbia to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Long Beach is 2401 miles. It takes approximately 37h 50m to drive from Columbia to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 874+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Columbia to Long Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane CAE - SNA
8h 46m
$566–2,112
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CAE - LAX
9h 44m
$296–1,208
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 Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 11h
$412–788
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
3d 3h
$1,118–2,342
Drive 2,387 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Long Beachcar 2,387 mi
37h 50m
$436–630
Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane CAE - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
12h 11m
$394–1,618

Columbia to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

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3d 3hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,128.9 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Long Beach Bus Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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