There are 8 ways to get from Texas to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia (CAE)plane DFW - CAE
6h 7m$235–1,105Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
cheapest- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane DFW - AGS
- Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
8h 22m$154–525Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
23h 55m$204–296Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
39h 18m$481–1,017Drive 996.8 mi
- Drive from Houston to Columbiacar 996.8 mi
16h 20m$182–263Fly Dallas to Columbia
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Columbia (CAE)plane DAL - CAE
6h 46m$228–1,108Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia (CAE)plane HOU - CAE
7h 13m$345–1,705Bus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
26h 9m$201–374
Texas to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas to Columbia is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Texas to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Texas to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Columbia Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 18m.
The distance between Texas and Columbia is 957 miles. The road distance is 1002.6 miles.
The best way to get from Texas to Columbia without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 23h 55m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Texas to Columbia, including transfers.
Texas to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.
Texas to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Texas to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 23h 55m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 39h 18m.
What companies run services between Texas, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Theater District Rusk EB to Sumter Laurel South via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 23h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Dallas to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,700
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,900
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Augusta to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Texas to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Texas. It is currently 1:06 PM in Texas and 2:06 PM in Columbia.
Texas to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Columbia is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Texas to Columbia.
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