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How to get fromKentucky to Columbiaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Kentucky to Columbia by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SDF - CAE
    6h 14m
    $174–1,105

  2. Drive 471.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Columbiacar car 471.3 mi
    9h 29m
    $86–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    16h 56m
    $133–238

  4. Bus via Hurricane

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    21h 11m
    $106–254

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Sumter Laurel South via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 16h 56m.

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