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

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  1. Fly to Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane JAN - CAE
    5h 16m
    $201–948

  2. Drive 592.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Columbiacar car 592.2 mi
    9h 39m
    $109–157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson 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
    16h 36m
    $124–228

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train
    33h 46m
    $412–901

  5. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane JAN - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    7h 22m
    $160–468

Jackson to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 16h 36m.

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