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How to get fromPhoenix to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHX - CAE
    8h 25m
    $112–502

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    2d
    $353–578

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $732–1,783

  4. Drive  2,009.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Columbiacar car 2,009.6 mi
    32h 15m
    $367–530

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane PHX - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    10h 1m
    $171–572

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 16h
    $876–2,172

Phoenix to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$732Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,779.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Sumter Laurel South via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 2d.

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