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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Columbia Airport (CAE)by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Columbia Airport (CAE) by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHL - CAE
    3h 29m
    $223–1,303

  2. Bus via Raleigh

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus 44
    18h 16m
    $92–172

  3. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane PHL - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar car
    5h 20m
    $151–781

  4. Drive 621.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Columbia Airport (CAE)car car 621.3 mi
    10h 51m
    $114–164

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    4h 22m
    $195–1,002

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LGA - CAE
    5h 37m
    $249–1,813

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    20h 4m
    $122–181

Philadelphia to Columbia Airport (CAE) by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration18h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Columbia Airport (CAE), USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbia Metropolitan Airport via Raleigh Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, and Laurel Sumter East in around 18h 16m.

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