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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane MSP - CAE
    7h 26m
    $284–1,404

  2. Drive 1,170.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Columbiacar car 1,170.2 mi
    20h 49m
    $214–309

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    38h 40m
    $542–1,122

  4. Fly to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MSP - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $242–897

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    40h 53m
    $496–1,008

Minneapolis to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$542Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,007.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Columbia Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 40m.

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