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How to get fromSouth Bend to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SBN - CAE
    5h 57m
    $216–1,119

  2. Drive 720 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Columbiacar car 720 mi
    13h 35m
    $132–190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    23h 51m
    $151–295

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 16m
    $370–800

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    7h 38m
    $211–1,012

South Bend to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia (CAE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Sumter Laurel South via Toledo Bus Stop, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 23h 51m.

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