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

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

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  1. Fly to Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SEA - CAE
    10h 5m
    $398–1,608

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane SEA - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    13h 1m
    $227–738

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,125–2,280

  4. Drive 2,779.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Columbiacar car 2,779.9 mi
    46h 13m
    $508–733

  5. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SEA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    12h 50m
    $282–1,028

Seattle to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,341 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3d 3h.

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