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How to get fromHalifax to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Halifax to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane YHZ - CAE
    11h 23m
    $104–504

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $552–1,212

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    2d 4h
    $398–829

  4. Drive 1,559 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Columbiacar car 1,559 mi
    27h 31m
    $357–516

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    3. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    2d 5h
    $463–969

Halifax to Columbia by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,230.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Halifax, NS, Canada and Columbia, SC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Columbia (CAE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Columbia Station via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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