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How to get fromElon to Columbiaby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Elon to Columbia by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 1m
    $130–236

  2. Drive 198.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elon to Columbiacar car 198.8 mi
    3h 26m
    $37–53

  3. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane GSO - CAE
    5h 11m
    $205–988

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elon to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 7h 1m.

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