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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Columbia

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CAE - SEA
    9h 53m
    $154–654

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,904–2,980

  3. Drive  2,779.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Seattlecar car 2,779.9 mi
    46h 17m
    $476–687

  4. Drive to Charleston International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Columbia to Charleston-Airport-CHScar car
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CHS - SEA
    8h 33m
    $201–779

  5. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Columbia to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane GSP - SEA
    10h 25m
    $170–678

  6. Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane AGS - SEA
    12h 24m
    $214–740

Columbia to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,904Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,339.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 3d 4h.

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