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

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

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  1. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Meridian to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane GTR - CAE
    6h 53m
    $158–875

  2. Drive 501.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Meridian to Columbiacar car 501.1 mi
    8h 11m
    $92–133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    14h 56m
    $110–202

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Meridian Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    20h 6m
    $228–448

  5. Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane JAN - CAE
    7h 45m
    $216–978

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Meridian Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train
    24h 26m
    $295–618

Meridian to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Meridian, MS, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 14h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meridian Union Station to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 24h 26m.

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