What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Columbia is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $340 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Columbia Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 18m.

How far is it from Houston to Columbia?

The distance between Houston and Columbia is 905 miles. The road distance is 1002.6 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Columbia without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 23h 50m and costs $200 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Houston to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Columbia bus from?

Houston to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Columbia train from?

Houston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train, bus or fly from Houston to Columbia?

The best way to get from Houston to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $340 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 23h 50m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 39h 18m.

Where does the Houston to Columbia bus arrive?

Houston to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.

What is the time difference between Houston and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 9:24 AM in Houston and 10:24 AM in Columbia.

Where does the Houston to Columbia train arrive?

Houston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Houston to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Columbia is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Houston to Columbia.

How do I get a train ticket from Houston to Columbia?

Book your Houston to Columbia train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 380+ hotels available in Columbia.

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia (CAE)plane HOU - CAE
6h 43m
$343–1,703
Drive 996.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Houston to Columbiacar 996.8 mi
16h 20m
$182–263
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
23h 50m
$204–296
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
39h 18m
$481–1,017
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Columbia (CAE)plane IAH - CAE
7h 24m
$235–1,206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
26h 9m
$201–374

Houston to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

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39h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 900.1 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia (CAE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Sumter Laurel South via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 23h 50m.

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