There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia (CAE)plane IND - CAE
4h 59m$76–423Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
21h 51m$142–274Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
30h 48m$370–793Drive 595 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbiacar 595 mi
11h 15m$109–157Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane IND - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
7h 24m$140–516Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati
- Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
30h 51m$341–778
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Columbia Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Columbia is 502 miles. The road distance is 598.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 51m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $75 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 51m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 30h 48m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Sumter Laurel South via Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 21h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia is 599 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Columbia.
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