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How to get fromPortland to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PDX - CAE
    10h 2m
    $165–655

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $975–2,155

  3. Drive 2,757.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Columbiacar car 2,757.1 mi
    45h 6m
    $504–727

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane PDX - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    11h 50m
    $214–735

Portland to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$975Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,334.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3d 3h.

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