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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Savannah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MIA - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $158–568

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus 44
    20h 16m
    $105–205

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    19h 26m
    $253–553

  4. Drive 635.6 mi

    1. Drive from Miami Beach to Columbiacar car 635.6 mi
    10h 29m
    $116–168

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MIA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    9h 35m
    $179–454

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane FLL - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    9h 47m
    $141–421

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Charleston International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MIA - CHS
    2. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus bus
    13h 16m
    $534–1,059

Miami Beach to Columbia by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Miami Beach, FL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 17h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Collins Av & 17 St to Assembly Senate North via Miami Airport Station, Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 20h 16m.

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