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How to get fromLancaster to Columbiaby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LAX - CAE
    12h 11m
    $170–680

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BUR - CAE
    11h 46m
    $164–668

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    2d 11h
    $406–782

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,051–2,365

  5. Drive 2,341.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Columbiacar car 2,341.9 mi
    37h 43m
    $428–618

  6. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ONT - CAE
    14h 10m
    $188–723

Lancaster to Columbia by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,051Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,225 mi
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Columbia Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 4h.

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