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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane CAE - MEM
    6h 29m
    $252–1,402

  2. Drive 588.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Memphiscar car 588.8 mi
    9h 47m
    $108–156

  3. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 16m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 25m
    $120–228

Columbia (CAE) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter, Atlanta Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 18h 16m.

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