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How to get fromColumbia to Sault Ste. Marieby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CAE - CIU
    9h 30m
    $309–1,513

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    32h 57m
    $272–530

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    38h 43m
    $553–1,166

  4. Drive 1,653.1 km

    1. Drive from Columbia to Sault Ste. Mariecar car 1,653.1 km
    17h 23m
    $325–469

  5. Train, bus via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    39h
    $601–1,191

Columbia (CAE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,448.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Sault Ste. Marie via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, St. Ignace Transportation Center, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 32h 57m.

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