What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Tucson is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 30h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $460 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Tucson via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Columbia to Tucson?

The distance between Columbia and Tucson is 1753 miles. The road distance is 1953.9 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Tucson?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Columbia to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Tucson bus from?

Columbia to Tucson bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Tucson train from?

Columbia to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Tucson?

The best way to get from Columbia to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $460 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 4h, you could also train via New Orleans, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Columbia to Tucson bus arrive?

Columbia to Tucson bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Tucson?

Tucson is 3h behind Columbia. It is currently 7:18 AM in Columbia and 4:18 AM in Tucson.

Where does the Columbia to Tucson train arrive?

Columbia to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Tucson is 1954 miles. It takes approximately 30h 24m to drive from Columbia to Tucson.

How do I get a train ticket from Columbia to Tucson?

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Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 719+ hotels available in Tucson.

Columbia to Tucson - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Columbia
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tucson (TUS)plane CAE - TUS
8h 20m
$462–1,902
Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus
2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Tucson (TUS)plane AGS - TUS
11h 37m
$252–886
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus
2d 4h
Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 18h
$847–1,778
Drive 1,942.5 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Tucsoncar 1,942.5 mi
30h 24m
$355–513
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 13h
$1,116–2,333

Columbia to Tucson by train (Amtrak)

3Weekly Trains

2d 18hAverage Duration

$847Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,743.2 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Tucson via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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