What is the cheapest way to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $240 - $900.

How far is it from Gulf Shores to Columbia?

The distance between Gulf Shores and Columbia is 478 miles. The road distance is 553.7 miles.

How do I travel from Gulf Shores to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $210 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gulf Shores and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Gulf Shores. It is currently 7:58 AM in Gulf Shores and 8:58 AM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Gulf Shores to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Gulf Shores to Columbia is 554 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Gulf Shores to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 368+ hotels available in Columbia.

Gulf Shores to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gulf Shores to Columbia by taxi, plane, bus, car, or train

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Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Columbia (CAE)plane PNS - CAE
6h 22m
$241–881
Drive 550.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Columbiacar 550.5 mi
9h 16m
$101–146
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobiletaxi
2. Take the bus from Mobile to Atlantabus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
14h 55m
$215–305
Drive to Mobile Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Mobile-Airport-MOBcar
2. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Columbia (CAE)plane MOB - CAE
6h 28m
$163–917
Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly
1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car
2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Columbia (CAE)plane VPS - CAE
6h 46m
$157–874
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Fairfield Dr South Of Lillian Hwytaxi
2. Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the train from Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain
17h 50m
$261–425

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Columbia (CAE) flights

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5h 26mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Gulf Shores, AL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gulf Shores to Columbia. However, you can take the taxi to Pensacola-Airport-PNS airport, fly to Columbia (CAE), walk to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, then take the line 91 bus to Assembly Gervais North. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mobile, take the bus to Atlanta, walk to Doraville Station, take the subway to Garnett Station, walk to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Camden, take the bus to Columbia, SC, walk to Broad Marley South, then take the line 801 bus to Sumter Laurel South.

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