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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ERI - CAE
    8h 41m
    $164–904

  2. Drive 658.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Erie to Columbiacar car 658.2 mi
    11h 9m
    $121–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Charleston, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    19h 26m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0440s
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 30m
    $281–590

Erie to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Columbia (CAE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Sumter Laurel South via Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Charleston, WV, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 19h 26m.

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