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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Charleston International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MIA - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar car
    4h 38m
    $509–1,029

  2. Drive  632.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Miami to Columbiacar car 632.1 mi
    10h 22m
    $116–167

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    17h 6m
    $430–700

  4. Bus

    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
    18h 44m
    $117–190

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Charleston International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FLL - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar car
    5h 23m
    $422–1,134

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Savannah, train

    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
    6h 19m
    $200–720

Miami to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $430–700 and the journey takes 17h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Assembly Senate North via Jacksonville, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 18h 44m.

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