There are 5 ways to get from Tri-Cities to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly Tri-Cities Airport to Columbia
best- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Columbia (CAE)plane PSC - CAE
11h 39m$310–1,176Fly Tri-Cities Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PSC - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus
14h 7m$228–771Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
3d$1,067–2,258Drive 2,614.9 mi
- Drive from Tri-Cities to Columbiacar 2,614.9 mi
42h 52m$478–690Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Columbia
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Columbia (CAE)plane GEG - CAE
15h 5m$466–1,728
Tri-Cities to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tri-Cities to Columbia is to fly and bus which costs $220 - $800 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tri-Cities to Columbia is to fly which takes 11h 39m and costs $310 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Tri-Cities station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Pasco Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
The distance between Tri-Cities and Columbia is 2181 miles. The road distance is 2630.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tri-Cities to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 3 days 0h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Tri-Cities to Columbia, including transfers.
Tri-Cities to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pasco Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tri-Cities to Columbia is to fly which takes 11h 39m and costs $310 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,300 and takes 3 days 0h.
Columbia is 3h ahead of Tri-Cities. It is currently 9:58 AM in Tri-Cities and 12:58 PM in Columbia.
Tri-Cities to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Tri-Cities, WA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court St at Rd 66 to Columbia Station via 22nd Ave Transit Center, 1st Ave at Nixon St, Pasco Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Columbia via Salt Lake City, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Columbia via Seattle, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Columbia via Minneapolis, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Columbia via Portland, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tri-Cities to Columbia is 2630 miles. It takes approximately 42h 52m to drive from Tri-Cities to Columbia.
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