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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LAN - CAE
    6h 59m
    $308–1,432

  2. Drive 747.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Columbiacar car 747.2 mi
    13h 27m
    $137–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station 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
    24h 41m
    $161–304

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 20m
    $386–781

East Lansing to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 24h 41m.

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