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How to get fromLansing to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LAN - CAE
    7h 4m
    $281–1,324

  2. Drive 749.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Columbiacar car 749.2 mi
    13h 25m
    $137–198

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    24h 51m
    $173–327

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 21m
    $388–804

Lansing to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 24h 51m.

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