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How to get fromPalm Springs to Columbiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Columbia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PSP - CAE
    8h 14m
    $417–1,620

  2. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane PSP - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    10h 8m
    $226–750

  3. Bus, train via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    2d 23h
    $895–1,869

  4. Drive 2,274.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Columbiacar car 2,274.3 mi
    36h 28m
    $416–600

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,130–2,392

Palm Springs to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,030.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Columbia (CAE) 5 times a day.

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