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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane CAE - DFW
    5h 40m
    $244–1,204

  2. Drive 997.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Houstoncar car 997.5 mi
    16h 21m
    $182–263

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 7m
    $186–358

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    39h 21m
    $477–1,017

  5. Bus via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 23m

Columbia to Texas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration39h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 951 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Texas, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Central Station Capitol WB via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 25h 7m.

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