There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to North Dakota by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane CAE - FAR
7h 25m$264–1,216Drive 1,403.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Fargocar 1,403.4 mi
24h 37m$257–370Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
43h 31m$600–1,275Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane CAE - BIS
9h 12m$284–1,304
Columbia to North Dakota by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to North Dakota is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to North Dakota is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $260 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to North Dakota station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 31m.
The distance between Columbia and North Dakota is 1234 miles. The road distance is 1411.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to North Dakota without a car is to train which takes 43h 31m and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Columbia to North Dakota, including transfers.
Columbia to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to North Dakota is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $260 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 43h 31m.
North Dakota is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 2:52 AM in Columbia and 1:52 AM in North Dakota.
Columbia to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and North Dakota, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 43h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Columbia to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Columbia to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Columbia to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Atlanta, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–440
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to North Dakota is 1412 miles. It takes approximately 24h 37m to drive from Columbia to North Dakota.
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