There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (CAE)plane MEM - CAE
6h 13m$203–1,103Drive 588.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Memphis to Columbiacar 588.1 mi
9h 48m$108–155Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
17h 29m$121–228Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane MEM - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
8h 37m$137–523
Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $200 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Columbia. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
The distance between Memphis and Columbia is 534 miles. The road distance is 591.5 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 17h 29m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Memphis to Columbia, including transfers.
Memphis to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $200 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 29m.
Memphis to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 10:37 PM in Memphis and 11:37 PM in Columbia.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Sumter Laurel South via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 17h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Memphis to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Memphis to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Memphis to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,900
Flights from Memphis to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Memphis to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Memphis to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,900
Flights from Memphis to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Columbia is 591 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Memphis to Columbia.
There are 405+ hotels available in Columbia.