There are 7 ways to get from Slidell to Columbia by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Slidell to Gulfportbus
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Columbia (CAE)plane GPT - CAE
6h 49m$132–477Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Columbia (CAE)plane MSY - CAE
7h 57m$94–494Bus via LaGrange
- Take the bus from Slidell to La Grange Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
16h 54m$158–227Train, bus
- Take the train from Slidell Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
23h 36m$237–488Drive 644 mi
- Drive from Slidell to Columbiacar 644 mi
10h 32m$118–170Bus
- Take the bus from Slidell to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
18h 46m$141–226Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Slidell Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
27h 56m$283–638
Slidell to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slidell to Columbia is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Slidell to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Slidell to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Slidell and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via La Grange Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Slidell station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Slidell Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.
The distance between Slidell and Columbia is 616 miles. The road distance is 647.8 miles.
The best way to get from Slidell to Columbia without a car is to bus via LaGrange which takes 16h 54m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Slidell to Columbia, including transfers.
Slidell to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Slidell station.
Slidell to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Slidell Station.
The best way to get from Slidell to Columbia is to bus via LaGrange which takes 16h 54m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 27h 56m.
What companies run services between Slidell, LA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Slidell to Sumter Laurel South via La Grange Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 16h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Slidell Station to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 27h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Slidell Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Slidell Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Slidell to Gulfport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Slidell to La Grange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Slidell to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at La Grange Bus Station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Slidell. It is currently 6:48 PM in Slidell and 7:48 PM in Columbia.
Slidell to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slidell to Columbia is 648 miles. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Slidell to Columbia.
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