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

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

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ONT - CAE
    9h 34m
    $144–604

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LAX - CAE
    11h 1m
    $129–509

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,894–2,932

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 6h

  5. Drive  2,327.4 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Columbiacar car 2,327.4 mi
    37h 19m
    $425–614

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SNA - CAE
    12h 38m
    $146–610

Riverside to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,894Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,108.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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