There are 7 ways to get from El Paso to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Columbia (CAE)plane ELP - CAE
9h 27m$459–1,944Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
cheapest- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane ELP - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
11h 45m$258–874Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
39h 21m$282–540Train, bus
- Take the train from El Paso Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
2d 5h$682–1,404Drive 1,627.1 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Columbiacar 1,627.1 mi
25h 29m$297–429Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus
- Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain
42h 49m$406–706Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
3d 2h$1,025–2,104
El Paso to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Columbia is to bus which costs $280 - $550 and takes 39h 21m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Columbia is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $450 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from El Paso Bus Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
The distance between El Paso and Columbia is 1514 miles. The road distance is 1636.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 39h 21m and costs $280 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from El Paso to Columbia, including transfers.
El Paso to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Paso Bus Station.
El Paso to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Columbia is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $450 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 39h 21m, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $2,100 and takes 3 days 2h.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 39h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,900
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,900
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from El Paso Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jacksonville to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwood
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
El Paso to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Columbia is 2h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 10:22 PM in El Paso and 12:22 AM in Columbia.
El Paso to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Columbia is 1637 miles. It takes approximately 25h 29m to drive from El Paso to Columbia.
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