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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Columbia is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Columbia. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.

How far is it from Lansing to Columbia?

The distance between Lansing and Columbia is 655 miles. The road distance is 753.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 25h 1m and costs $160 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Lansing to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Columbia bus from?

Lansing to Columbia bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Columbia?

The best way to get from Lansing to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 25h 1m.

Where does the Lansing to Columbia bus arrive?

Lansing to Columbia bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Columbia is 754 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Lansing to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 435+ hotels available in Columbia.

Lansing to Columbia - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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 from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane LAN - CAE
6h 7m
$131–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
25h 1m
$163–293
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
30h 21m
$318–733
Drive 749.2 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Columbiacar 749.2 mi
13h 25m
$137–198

Lansing to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

30h 21mAverage Duration

$318Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.4 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia (CAE) 5 times a day. 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 25h 1m.

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