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How to get fromNew Orleans to Columbiaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Columbia by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Hattiesburgbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg to Columbiataxi taxi
    2h 42m
    $97–133

  2. Drive 104.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Columbiacar car 104.4 mi
    2h 16m
    $20–28

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hattiesburg Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Hattiesburg Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    3h 3m
    $122–187

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  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Columbia, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Columbia. However, you can take the bus to Hattiesburg then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hattiesburg Station then take the taxi to Columbia.

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