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How to get fromLong Beach to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LAX - CAE
    10h 29m
    $406–1,608

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    2d 10h
    $408–783

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,112–2,352

  4. Drive 2,380.7 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Columbiacar car 2,380.7 mi
    37h 59m
    $435–628

  5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SNA - CAE
    13h 5m
    $439–1,809

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ONT - CAE
    13h 14m
    $464–1,818

Long Beach to Columbia by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,158 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 2d 10h.

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