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How to get fromColumbia to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CAE - MSP
    6h 35m
    $274–1,304

  2. Drive 1,171.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Minneapoliscar car 1,171.8 mi
    20h 50m
    $214–309

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    38h 44m
    $543–1,110

  4. Train to Savannah, fly

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAV - MSP
    7h 25m
    $256–943

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    41h 36m
    $496–993

Columbia to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,007.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 38h 44m.

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