There are 6 ways to get from Flint to Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bishop International Airport to Columbia
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Columbia (CAE)plane FNT - CAE
7h 15m$122–473Bus to Detroit, fly to Columbia
cheapest- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (CAE)plane DTW - CAE
8h 58m$105–570Bus
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
23h 4m$172–257Bus, train
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain
28h 56m$564–954Drive 749.3 mi
- Drive from Flint to Columbiacar 749.3 mi
13h 2m$137–198Bus to Detroit, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DTW - CHS
- Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar
7h 43m$732–1,847
Flint to Columbia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Columbia is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 4m.
The distance between Flint and Columbia is 658 miles. The road distance is 753.6 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 23h 4m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Flint to Columbia, including transfers.
Flint to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.
The best way to get from Flint to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 23h 4m.
Flint to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Columbia is 754 miles. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Flint to Columbia.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Columbia (CAE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 23h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Columbia via Nashville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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