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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LGA - CAE
    5h 6m
    $95–509

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    14h 37m
    $392–618

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    17h 1m
    $100–149

  4. Drive  707.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Columbiacar car 707.6 mi
    12h 20m
    $121–175

  5. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    5h 20m
    $97–467

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHL - CAE
    6h 27m
    $115–1,152

  7. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    19h 14m
    $145–214

Manhattan to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Columbia Station via Washington Union Station in around 14h 37m.

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