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How to get fromFairfax to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DCA - CAE
    4h 38m
    $236–1,408

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    15h 54m
    $68–139

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    12h 13m
    $162–332

  4. Drive 451.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Columbiacar car 451.9 mi
    8h 31m
    $83–120

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane IAD - CAE
    4h 43m
    $146–857

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane DCA - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    7h
    $165–688

Fairfax to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia (CAE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 10h 16m.

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