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

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

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CAE - LGA
    3h 23m
    $222–1,202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to New York, NYbus bus Augusta
    16h 19m
    $102–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    14h 33m
    $237–486

  4. Drive 698.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Brooklyncar car 698.9 mi
    12h 19m
    $128–185

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CAE - EWR
    4h 47m
    $154–732

  6. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    17h 51m
    $118–214

Columbia to Long Island by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 14h 33m.

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