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How to get fromSan Diego to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SAN - CAE
    7h 56m
    $397–1,553

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

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane SAN - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    10h 30m
    $214–686

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas 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 Nyc
    2d 12h
    $419–806

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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
    $1,082–2,417

  5. Drive 2,349.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Columbiacar car 2,349.9 mi
    36h 43m
    $429–620

San Diego to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,082Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,082.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Sumter Laurel South via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 2d 12h.

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