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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Columbia is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 7h and costs $120 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Columbia?

The distance between Lafayette and Columbia is 571 miles. The road distance is 649.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 23h 11m and costs $150 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Lafayette to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Columbia bus from?

Lafayette to Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Lafayette to Columbia?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Columbia is to bus which takes 23h 11m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $420 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Lafayette to Columbia bus arrive?

Lafayette to Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Columbia is 649 miles. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Lafayette to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 368+ hotels available in Columbia.

Lafayette to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus

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

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Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia (CAE)plane IND - CAE
7h 24m
$87–465
Fly from Purdue University Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia (CAE)plane LAF - CAE
9h 18m
$83–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
23h 11m
$159–319
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
32h 5m
$414–894
Drive 645.3 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Columbiacar 645.3 mi
12h 6m
$118–171
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORD - CAE
7h
$123–443

Lafayette to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

32h 5mAverage Duration

$414Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.6 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Sumter Laurel South via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 23h 11m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia (CAE) twice daily.

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