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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane FLL - CAE
    6h 39m
    $194–1,005

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    17h 41m
    $101–193

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h 28m
    $240–500

  4. Drive 607.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Columbiacar car 607.1 mi
    10h
    $111–160

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Savannah, train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MIA - SAV
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $154–571

Fort Lauderdale to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–500 and the journey takes 16h 28m.

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