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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to Columbiaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Columbia by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane IAH - CAE
    5h 31m
    $93–451

  2. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane HOU - CAE
    7h 31m
    $136–707

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    26h 59m
    $190–363

  4. Drive 988.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston Airport (IAH) to Columbiacar car 988.5 mi
    16h 29m
    $181–261

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the train from Jacksonville to Columbia Stationtrain train
    30h 17m
    $275–451

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Sumter Laurel South via Milam St @ Texas Ave, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 26h 59m.

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