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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane GRR - CAE
    8h 12m
    $236–1,306

  2. Drive 806.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Columbiacar car 806.3 mi
    14h 45m
    $148–213

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    26h 11m
    $172–320

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain train
    31h 36m
    $398–808

  5. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane AZO - CAE
    10h 14m
    $214–1,128

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    9h 41m
    $240–1,073

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane MKG - CAE
    6h 15m
    $254–999

Grand Rapids to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 26h 11m.

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