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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Waterloo by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane CAE - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $156–482

  2. Drive 682.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Waterloocar car 682.5 mi
    12h 12m
    $125–180

  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 Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 41m
    $160–290

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 14m
    $350–750

Columbia to Waterloo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Toledo in around 21h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $350–750 and the journey takes 26h 14m.

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