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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane MSP - CAE
    7h 8m
    $114–554

  2. Fly Rochester to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane RST - CAE
    9h 4m
    $88–479

  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
    39h
    $922–1,452

  4. Drive  1,170.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Columbiacar car 1,170.2 mi
    20h 50m
    $214–309

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MSP - CHS
    2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar car
    5h 56m
    $161–731

  6. Fly Duluth International Airport to Columbia

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane DLH - CAE
    9h 24m
    $98–474

  7. 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
    41h 50m
    $788–1,262

Minnesota to Columbia by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$922Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,007.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Columbia Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 39h.

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