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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Waco is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Waco is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $120 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Waco?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Waco. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Waco Bus Stop via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 53m.

How far is it from Columbia to Waco?

The distance between Columbia and Waco is 969 miles. The road distance is 1035.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Waco without a car is to bus which takes 29h 53m and costs $240 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Columbia to Waco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Waco bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Columbia to Waco?

The best way to get from Columbia to Waco is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 29h 53m.

Where does the Columbia to Waco bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Columbia and Waco?

Waco is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 3:29 AM in Columbia and 2:29 AM in Waco.

Can I drive from Columbia to Waco?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Waco is 1036 miles. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Columbia to Waco.

Where can I stay near Waco?

There are 171+ hotels available in Waco.

Columbia to Waco - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Waco
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Waco (ACT)plane CAE - ACT
6h 22m
$126–502
Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane CAE - GRK
2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Wacocar
7h 32m
$102–478
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 Waco Bus Stopbus
29h 53m
$240–370
Drive 1,029.8 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Wacocar 1,029.8 mi
17h 30m
$182–263

Columbia (CAE) to Waco (ACT) flights

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Distance: 963.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Columbia (CAE) to Waco (ACT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Waco Bus Stop via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 29h 53m.

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How to get fromColumbia to Wacoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Waco by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Fly to Waco

Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

Bus

Drive 1,029.8 mi