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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Columbia is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $170 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Louisville to Columbia?

The distance between Louisville and Columbia is 408 miles. The road distance is 474 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisville to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $130 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Louisville to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Columbia bus from?

Louisville to Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Louisville to Columbia?

The best way to get from Louisville to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $170 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Louisville to Columbia bus arrive?

Louisville to Columbia bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Louisville to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Columbia is 474 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Louisville to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Louisville to Columbia?

Book your Louisville to Columbia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 403+ hotels available in Columbia.

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Columbia by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Columbia
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE)plane SDF - CAE
6h 8m
$174–1,105
Drive 471.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Columbiacar 471.3 mi
9h 29m
$86–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus 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
16h 35m
$133–233
Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane SDF - AGS
2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
8h 30m
$133–495
Bus via Hurricane
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus
3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
21h 11m
$105–254

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE) flights

121Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 405.5 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Sumter Laurel South via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 16h 35m.

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