What is the cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mississippi to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $220 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Mississippi and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Mississippi and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Mississippi to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Columbia Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 46m.

How far is it from Mississippi to Columbia?

The distance between Mississippi and Columbia is 529 miles. The road distance is 595.7 miles.

How do I travel from Mississippi to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 16h 36m and costs $120 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Mississippi to Columbia?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Mississippi to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to Columbia bus from?

Mississippi to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to Columbia train from?

Mississippi to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.

Train, bus or fly from Mississippi to Columbia?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $220 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 36m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 33h 46m.

Where does the Mississippi to Columbia bus arrive?

Mississippi to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Mississippi and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Mississippi. It is currently 1:22 PM in Mississippi and 2:22 PM in Columbia.

Where does the Mississippi to Columbia train arrive?

Mississippi to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Mississippi to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Columbia is 596 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Mississippi to Columbia.

How do I get a train ticket from Mississippi to Columbia?

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Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 403+ hotels available in Columbia.

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

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Fly from Memphis
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (CAE)plane MEM - CAE
4h 54m
$224–1,228
Drive 592.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jackson to Columbiacar 592.2 mi
9h 39m
$109–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
16h 36m
$124–228
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
33h 46m
$412–901
Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
1. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Columbia (CAE)plane GPT - CAE
5h 6m
$212–1,213
Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg
1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane JAN - CAE
5h 16m
$201–948

Mississippi to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

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33h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 525.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 16h 36m.

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