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

The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Columbia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Knoxville to Columbia?

The distance between Knoxville and Columbia is 230 miles. The road distance is 264.5 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Knoxville to Columbia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Knoxville to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Columbia is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Knoxville to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 404+ hotels available in Columbia.

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There are 3 ways to get from Knoxville to Columbia by plane, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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best
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Columbia (CAE)plane TYS - CAE
4h 44m
$219–1,169
Drive 263 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Knoxville to Columbiacar 263 mi
4h 33m
$48–70
Drive, shuttle, taxi, bus
1. Drive from Chilhowee at Holston to Hot Springscar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to ASU Peacock Hall Boonetaxi
4. Take the bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte Airportbus
5. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
6. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
15h 8m
$408–493

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Columbia (CAE) flights

140Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.4 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Columbia (CAE) hourly.

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How to get fromKnoxville to Columbiaby plane, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus

There are 3 ways to get from Knoxville to Columbia by plane, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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Drive 263 mi

Drive, shuttle, taxi, bus