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How to get fromDayton to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DAY - CAE
    6h 58m
    $214–1,304

  2. Drive 544.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dayton to Columbiacar car 544.9 mi
    9h 21m
    $100–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    20h 6m
    $124–257

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    29h 39m
    $354–747

Dayton to Columbia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Sumter Laurel South via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 20h 6m.

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