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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Charleston International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DTW - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar car
    5h 36m
    $571–1,831

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Columbia

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane GRR - CAE
    8h 30m
    $76–396

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    20h 49m
    $155–236

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 41m
    $556–937

  5. Drive  699.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Columbiacar car 699.5 mi
    12h 31m
    $128–185

  6. Fly Detroit to Columbia

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DTW - CAE
    6h 52m
    $89–504

Michigan to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$556Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 20h 49m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Columbia (CAE) hourly.

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