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How to get fromColumbia to South Bendby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CAE - SBN
    5h 43m
    $256–1,320

  2. Drive 720.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to South Bendcar car 720.1 mi
    13h 36m
    $132–190

  3. Bus

    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 Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus
    22h 54m
    $180–324

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 29m
    $370–800

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $160–812

Columbia to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to South Bend Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Toledo in around 22h 54m.

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