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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DTW - CAE
    5h 12m
    $86–459

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    23h 2m
    $145–269

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    28h 32m
    $335–737

  4. Drive 686.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Columbiacar car 686.7 mi
    12h 15m
    $126–181

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Sumter Laurel South via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 23h 2m.

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