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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SPI - CAE
    6h 25m
    $96–439

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    22h 44m
    $181–295

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    32h 59m
    $802–1,256

  4. Drive  744.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Columbiacar car 744.5 mi
    15h 49m
    $132–190

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane STL - CAE
    8h 21m
    $138–546

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BMI - CAE
    8h 41m
    $112–455

Springfield to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration32h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$802Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia (CAE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Sumter Laurel South via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 22h 44m.

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