There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Columbia by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia (CAE)plane MSP - CAE
7h 26m$274–1,304Drive 1,170.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Columbiacar 1,170.2 mi
20h 49m$214–309Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
38h 11m$478–980Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Columbia (CAE)plane RST - CAE
7h 11m$426–1,972Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
38h 40m$542–1,122
Minnesota to Columbia by bus, subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Columbia is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $420 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.
The distance between Minnesota and Columbia is 1013 miles. The road distance is 1177 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Columbia without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 11m and costs $470 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Minnesota to Columbia, including transfers.
Minnesota to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $270 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 38h 40m.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 6:17 PM in Minnesota and 7:17 PM in Columbia.
Minnesota to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Rochester to Columbia via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Rochester to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Flights from Rochester to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–2,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Columbia is 1177 miles. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Minnesota to Columbia.
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